Tucson, AZ (ZIP 85746) has experienced 74 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 41 floods, 18 hailstorms, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.8M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 52 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Tucson is floods, with 41 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 9 (22%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $175K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 23, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $132K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 23, 2022.
Tucson has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $525K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 16, 1984.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tucson was Flash Flood on Sep 15, 2011, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 15, 2011), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85746 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (41 events), hailstorms (18 events), severe wind events (11 events), and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tucson, AZ, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.9M in property damage.
Yes, Tucson (ZIP 85746) has 41 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
Tucson has 4 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 $525K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 16, 1984.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85746 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 15, 2011. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.8M in property damage in the Tucson, AZ area (ZIP 85746). 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 →