Tucson, AZ (ZIP 85749) has experienced 96 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 40 floods, 34 wildfires, and 14 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.8M. Across all recorded events, 5 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Tucson is floods, with 40 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 15 (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 $2.3M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
There have been 34 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (6%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 13, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 11, 2025.
Tucson has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $473K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tucson was 1.8" Hail on Jun 30, 2015, which caused $2M 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 85749 has experienced 96 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (40 events), wildfires (34 events), hailstorms (14 events), and severe wind events (8 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tucson, AZ, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.3M in property damage.
Yes, Tucson (ZIP 85749) has 40 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 12, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85749 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 30, 2015. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.8M in property damage in the Tucson, AZ area (ZIP 85749). 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 →