Ocklawaha, FL (ZIP 32179) has a moderate disaster history with 36 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 11 wildfires, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 14 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Ocklawaha is hailstorms, with 16 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 19, 2020.
There have been 11 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 27, 2023.
Ocklawaha has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 1986.
Ocklawaha has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $530K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 24, 2012.
Ocklawaha has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 24, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ocklawaha was EF2 Tornado on Apr 19, 1978, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 24, 2012), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32179 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), wildfires (11 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ocklawaha, FL, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Ocklawaha (ZIP 32179) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $530K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 24, 2012.
Ocklawaha has 6 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 1986.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32179 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 19, 1978. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.6M in property damage in the Ocklawaha, FL area (ZIP 32179). 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 →