ZIP code 85748, covering Tucson, AZ, has 61 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 29 floods, 15 hailstorms, and 10 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.1M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 29 recorded incidents (48% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 11 (38%) 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 $1.6M 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 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 11, 2025.
Tucson has experienced 10 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.
Tucson has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $450K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 2023.
Tucson has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 2, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tucson was Flash Flood on Jul 23, 2021, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 22, 2021), causing $350K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85748 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (29 events), hailstorms (15 events), wildfires (10 events), severe wind events (6 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tucson, AZ, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.6M in property damage.
Yes, Tucson (ZIP 85748) has 29 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
Tucson has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85748 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 23, 2021. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.1M in property damage in the Tucson, AZ area (ZIP 85748). 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 →