Jacksonville, FL (ZIP 32259) has experienced 59 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 40 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $647.3K. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Jacksonville is hailstorms, with 40 recorded events making up 68% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 21, 2023.
Jacksonville has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $347.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 24, 2020.
Jacksonville has experienced 5 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $17.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 17, 2023.
Jacksonville has experienced 3 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $280K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 1997.
Jacksonville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 2, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jacksonville was EF2 Tornado on May 12, 1974, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Mar 10, 1996), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32259 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jacksonville, FL, with 40 events documented.
Yes, Jacksonville (ZIP 32259) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $17.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 17, 2023.
Jacksonville has 10 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 $347.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 24, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32259 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 12, 1974. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $647.3K in property damage in the Jacksonville, FL area (ZIP 32259). 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 →