Glendale, AZ
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Glendale is rated Very High for overall natural hazard risk — among the most at-risk counties in the country — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Maricopa County, AZ. The county's highest-rated hazards are heat wave, inland flooding, and wildfire.
Storm events near Glendale
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Glendale's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Glendale itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Maricopa County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Glendale along with the rest of the county, not a Glendale-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 99.6 | Relatively High |
| Inland Flooding | 99.9 | Very High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 96.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 100 | Very High |
| Tornado | 84 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | 32.9 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 0 | No Rating |
| Drought | 97.7 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 99.5 | Very High |
| Hurricane | 26.6 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | — | Not Applicable |
| Landslide | 83.9 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 95.5 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 99.1 | Very High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 38.7 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Maricopa County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Glendale, AZ at risk of?
Glendale is rated Very High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — among the most at-risk counties in the country. The highest-rated hazards for Maricopa County, where Glendale is located, are heat wave, inland flooding, and wildfire.
What is Glendale's biggest natural hazard risk?
Heat Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Maricopa County, where Glendale is located, scoring 100 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Glendale a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Glendale carries among the most at-risk counties in the country for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Very High" for Maricopa County.
Has Glendale had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 4 tornado, 76 hail, 251 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Glendale since 2016.