ZIP code 32216, covering Jacksonville, FL, has 75 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 41 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.8M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 41 recorded incidents (55% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 27, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. 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 $466.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 12, 2017.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Jacksonville has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 28, 2024.
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 EF1 Tornado on May 12, 1974, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 108 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 27, 1997), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32216 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), floods (12 events), severe wind events (11 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jacksonville, FL, with 41 events documented.
Yes, Jacksonville (ZIP 32216) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $466.2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 12, 2017.
Jacksonville has 8 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 Jun 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32216 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 12, 1974. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.8M in property damage in the Jacksonville, FL area (ZIP 32216). 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 →