Federal records document 76 natural disaster events in the Tucson, AZ area (ZIP 85747). These include 36 floods, 19 hailstorms, and 13 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (36 total). Of these, 16 (44%) 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 11, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 2023.
Tucson has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 23, 2025.
Tucson has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $325K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 2, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tucson was 77 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 5, 2011, which caused $750K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 23, 2021), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85747 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (36 events), hailstorms (19 events), severe wind events (13 events), wildfires (5 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tucson, AZ, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.1M in property damage.
Yes, Tucson (ZIP 85747) has 36 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.1M 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. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $325K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85747 was 77 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 5, 2011. This event caused $750K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.4M in property damage in the Tucson, AZ area (ZIP 85747). 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 →