Federal records document 52 natural disaster events in the Tucson, AZ area (ZIP 85735). These include 26 floods, 13 hailstorms, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $816K. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 52 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Tucson is floods, with 26 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (27%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $344K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 23, 2024.
Tucson has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $172K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 30, 2009.
Tucson has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 23, 1975.
Tucson has experienced 3 wildfires on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tucson was EF1 Tornado on Jun 23, 1974, which caused $250K in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 30, 2009), causing $150K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85735 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (26 events), hailstorms (13 events), severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (3 events), and wildfires (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 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $344K in property damage.
Yes, Tucson (ZIP 85735) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $344K 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 23, 1975.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85735 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 23, 1974. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $816K in property damage in the Tucson, AZ area (ZIP 85735). 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 →