Federal records document 112 natural disaster events in the Jacksonville, FL area (ZIP 32218). These include 73 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.5M. A total of 11 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Jacksonville is hailstorms, with 73 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 25, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 4, 2016.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 17, 2023.
Jacksonville has experienced 10 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 17, 2014.
Jacksonville 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 $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 1997.
Jacksonville has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 8, 2019.
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. Flood on Mar 1, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32218 has experienced 112 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (73 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jacksonville, FL, with 73 events documented.
Yes, Jacksonville (ZIP 32218) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 17, 2023.
Jacksonville has 15 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 $4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 4, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32218 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 $8.5M in property damage in the Jacksonville, FL area (ZIP 32218). 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 →