Tucson, AZ (ZIP 85716) has experienced 101 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 50 floods, 32 hailstorms, and 16 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $34.6M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (50 total). Of these, 14 (28%) 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 $4M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
There have been 32 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 32% 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 21, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $26M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 14, 2024.
Tucson has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 6, 1992.
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 Flash Flood (Jul 31, 2022), causing $3M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jul 6, 1992 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85716 has experienced 101 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (50 events), hailstorms (32 events), severe wind events (16 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tucson, AZ, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4M in property damage.
Yes, Tucson (ZIP 85716) has 50 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
Tucson has 3 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 6, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85716 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 $34.6M in property damage in the Tucson, AZ area (ZIP 85716). 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 →