ZIP code 32177, covering Palatka, FL, has 56 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 32 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 8 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 22 injuries.
With 32 recorded incidents (57% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 10, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
Palatka has experienced 8 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Palatka 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 $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 24, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Palatka was Flood on Mar 1, 1998, which caused $3.7M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 29, 2001), causing $1.1M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 24, 1995 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32177 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), tornadoes (14 events), wildfires (8 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Palatka, FL, with 32 events documented.
Yes, Palatka (ZIP 32177) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 24, 2012.
Palatka 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 $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 11, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32177 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 1, 1998. This event caused $3.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7M in property damage in the Palatka, FL area (ZIP 32177). 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 →