ZIP code 32168, covering New Smyrna Beach, FL, has 59 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 33 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $560.2M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 35 injuries.
With 33 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $26.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 25, 2014.
New Smyrna Beach has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $17M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 10, 2025.
New Smyrna 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.
New Smyrna Beach has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $140K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2005.
New Smyrna 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 New Smyrna 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 EF3 Tornado (Nov 2, 1997), causing $14M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 21, 2008 also caused significant damage ($13M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32168 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Smyrna Beach, FL, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.
Yes, New Smyrna Beach (ZIP 32168) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $17M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 10, 2025.
New Smyrna Beach has 14 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 $26.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 25, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32168 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 $560.2M in property damage in the New Smyrna Beach, FL area (ZIP 32168). 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 →