ZIP code 85706, covering Tucson, AZ, has 102 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 45 floods, 30 hailstorms, and 21 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.3M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 52 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Tucson is floods, with 45 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 14 (31%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
There have been 30 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $112K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 11, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 14, 2024.
Tucson has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 2, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tucson was 76 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 14, 2024, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 6, 1992), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85706 has experienced 102 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (45 events), hailstorms (30 events), severe wind events (21 events), and tornadoes (6 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tucson, AZ, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.5M in property damage.
Yes, Tucson (ZIP 85706) has 45 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
Tucson has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85706 was 76 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 14, 2024. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30.3M in property damage in the Tucson, AZ area (ZIP 85706). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →