Amelia Island, FL (ZIP 32034) has a moderate disaster history with 46 recorded events. These include 27 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.4M. A total of 28 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (27 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 25, 2025.
Amelia Island has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 7, 2021.
Amelia Island has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 26, 2012.
Amelia Island has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 1997.
Amelia Island has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 13, 1999.
Amelia Island has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 8, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Amelia Island was Flood on Mar 1, 1998, which caused $1.7M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Oct 4, 1992), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32034 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Amelia Island, FL, with 27 events documented.
Yes, Amelia Island (ZIP 32034) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 26, 2012.
Amelia Island has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 7, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32034 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 1, 1998. This event caused $1.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.4M in property damage in the Amelia Island, FL area (ZIP 32034). 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 →