Jacksonville, FL (ZIP 32217) has experienced 71 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 42 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $887.3K. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (42 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 27, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% 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 $465K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 8, 2015.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $100.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 28, 2024.
Jacksonville has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. 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 $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
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 Flood on Mar 1, 1998, which caused $400K in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Mar 10, 1996), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32217 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jacksonville, FL, with 42 events documented.
Yes, Jacksonville (ZIP 32217) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $465K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 8, 2015.
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 $100.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32217 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 1, 1998. This event caused $400K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $887.3K in property damage in the Jacksonville, FL area (ZIP 32217). 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 →