Daytona Beach, FL (ZIP 32118) has experienced 69 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 45 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $868.8M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (45 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $103K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 6, 2021.
Daytona Beach has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 10, 2017.
Daytona Beach has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $346.7M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 28, 2022.
Daytona Beach has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2005.
Daytona Beach has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 27, 2010.
Daytona Beach 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 Jun 1, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Daytona Beach was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Oct 6, 2016, which caused $514.4M in property damage and was linked to 5 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Sep 28, 2022), causing $340M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 24, 2014 also caused significant damage ($3.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32118 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Daytona Beach, FL, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $103K in property damage.
Yes, Daytona Beach (ZIP 32118) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $346.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 28, 2022.
Daytona Beach 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 $5.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 10, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32118 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Oct 6, 2016. This event caused $514.4M in documented property damage. It resulted in 5 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $868.8M in property damage in the Daytona Beach, FL area (ZIP 32118). 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 →