Tallahassee, FL (ZIP 32304) has experienced 87 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 45 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $354.6M. Across all recorded events, 9 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Tallahassee is hailstorms, with 45 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $187.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 10, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (64%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
Tallahassee has experienced 6 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 19, 2024.
Tallahassee has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 24, 2022.
Tallahassee has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 10, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tallahassee was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Oct 10, 2018, which caused $150M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 10, 2024), causing $92.1M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 10, 2024 also caused significant damage ($92M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32304 has experienced 87 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (11 events), wildfires (6 events), extreme cold events (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (2 events), hurricanes (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 Tallahassee, FL, with 45 events documented.
Yes, Tallahassee (ZIP 32304) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
Tallahassee has 12 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 $187.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 10, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32304 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Oct 10, 2018. This event caused $150M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $354.6M in property damage in the Tallahassee, FL area (ZIP 32304). 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 →