Federal records document 75 natural disaster events in the Jacksonville, FL area (ZIP 32206). These include 39 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.9M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Jacksonville is hailstorms, with 39 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 22, 2018.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (29%) 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 $999.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 28, 2024.
Jacksonville has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 17, 2014.
Jacksonville has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $320K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 1997.
Jacksonville has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 5, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jacksonville was EF2 Tornado on Feb 2, 1996, which caused $2.8M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 12, 1974), causing $2.5M in damages. 108 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 27, 1997 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32206 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jacksonville, FL, with 39 events documented.
Yes, Jacksonville (ZIP 32206) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $999.2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2022.
Jacksonville has 11 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 $5.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32206 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 2, 1996. This event caused $2.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.9M in property damage in the Jacksonville, FL area (ZIP 32206). 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 →