Oro Valley, AZ (ZIP 85737) has a moderate disaster history with 49 recorded events. These include 18 wildfires, 14 floods, and 14 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.9M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 37% of all recorded events (18 total). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 13, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (21%) 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 31, 2022.
Oro Valley has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2007.
Oro Valley has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 28, 1994.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oro Valley was Flash Flood on Jul 31, 2022, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 28, 1994), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85737 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (18 events), floods (14 events), hailstorms (14 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oro Valley, AZ, with 18 events documented.
Yes, Oro Valley (ZIP 85737) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
Oro Valley has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 28, 1994.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85737 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 31, 2022. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.9M in property damage in the Oro Valley, AZ area (ZIP 85737). 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 →