High Risk Arizona  ·  Extreme Heat / Flash Flooding

Glendale AZ

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  ARIZONA

7 / 10
Threat Score
Population
248,325
Elevation
1148
feet above sea level
Primary Hazard
Extreme Heat / Flash Flooding
County FEMA Disasters
38
federally declared

Glendale northwest of Phoenix hosts State Farm Stadium home of the NFL Arizona Cardinals and frequent Super Bowl host site creating enormous event-day emergency planning requirements. The city faces extreme summer heat and monsoon flash flooding. Luke Air Force Base adjacent to Glendale is the largest fighter pilot training base in the world adding critical military aviation emergency planning considerations to the region.

// Preparedness Recommendations

  • Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
  • Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
  • Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
  • Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.

// Recommended Supplies

Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score7 / 10   High
Primary HazardExtreme Heat / Flash Flooding
FEMA Flood ZoneZone X (Heat Risk)
County FEMA Declarations38
Last Major EventFlash Flood (July 2021)

// Emergency Information

Emergency Phone (623) 930-2000
Evacuation RoutesI-10 East, I-17 North, I-10 West, US-60 East
Elevation1148 ft above sea level

// County Risk Profile

Maricopa County AZ
Arizona · Extreme Heat / Flash Flooding
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7/10
High Risk

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// Nearby Infrastructure Risks

Critical infrastructure facilities within or near this area that could affect civilian safety during emergencies, conflict, or infrastructure failures.

Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station AZ
Nuclear Power Plant  ·  Tonopah  ·  Arizona Public Service  ·  10-mi risk zone
8/10 High
Luke Air Force Base AZ
Military Installation  ·  Glendale, AZ  ·  US Air Force  ·  25-mi risk zone
7/10 High
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State Farm Stadium Glendale AZ
Stadium / Arena  ·  Glendale, AZ  ·  Arizona Cardinals / NFL  ·  2-mi risk zone
7/10 High

Infrastructure risk data is for emergency preparedness awareness. Facility locations are publicly known. Always follow official emergency guidance.