Olustee, FL (ZIP 32072) has a moderate disaster history with 11 recorded events. These include 5 wildfires, 3 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 5 recorded incidents (45% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 20, 2020.
Olustee has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
Olustee 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 25, 2012.
Olustee has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 30, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Olustee was Flood on Mar 1, 1998, which caused $1.3M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32072 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), floods (2 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Olustee, FL, with 5 events documented.
Yes, Olustee (ZIP 32072) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 25, 2012.
Olustee has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32072 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 1, 1998. This event caused $1.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Olustee, FL area (ZIP 32072). 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 →