Sanderson, FL (ZIP 32087) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 18 wildfires, 10 hailstorms, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.8M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Sanderson is wildfires, with 18 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (11%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 18, 2016.
Sanderson has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 8, 2006.
Sanderson has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
Sanderson has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 26, 2012.
Sanderson has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 19, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sanderson was Flood on Mar 1, 1998, which caused $2.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 25, 2012), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32087 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (18 events), hailstorms (10 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sanderson, FL, with 18 events documented.
Yes, Sanderson (ZIP 32087) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 26, 2012.
Sanderson has 5 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32087 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 1, 1998. This event caused $2.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.8M in property damage in the Sanderson, FL area (ZIP 32087). 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 →