Pierson, FL (ZIP 32180) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 23 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.4M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 23 recorded incidents (62% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 6, 2019.
Pierson has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 14, 2019.
Pierson has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $5.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 8, 2022.
Pierson has experienced 2 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $370K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 1997.
Pierson has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 31, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pierson was EF1 Tornado on Mar 13, 2001, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 28, 2022), causing $4.5M in damages. Flood on Nov 8, 2022 also caused significant damage ($1.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32180 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pierson, FL, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Pierson (ZIP 32180) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 8, 2022.
Pierson has 7 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 $5.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 14, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32180 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 13, 2001. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.4M in property damage in the Pierson, FL area (ZIP 32180). 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 →