Lake Butler, FL (ZIP 32054) has a moderate disaster history with 30 recorded events. These include 18 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.7M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 18 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 15, 2021.
Lake Butler has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 4, 2024.
Lake Butler has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 25, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lake Butler was EF1 Tornado on Jan 21, 2010, which caused $3.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 23, 1983), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Mar 1, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32054 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), tornadoes (10 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lake Butler, FL, with 18 events documented.
Yes, Lake Butler (ZIP 32054) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 25, 2012.
Lake Butler has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $6.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 4, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32054 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jan 21, 2010. This event caused $3.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.7M in property damage in the Lake Butler, FL area (ZIP 32054). 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 →