Apalachicola, FL (ZIP 32320) has a moderate disaster history with 16 recorded events. These include 6 tornadoes, 5 wildfires, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $113.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (6 total). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.8M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 27, 2006.
Apalachicola has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 16, 2020.
Apalachicola has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $110M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 10, 2009.
Apalachicola has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 23, 2014.
Apalachicola has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 26, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Apalachicola was Flood on Mar 10, 1998, which caused $105M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 1, 2005), causing $5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 8, 1989 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32320 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (6 events), wildfires (5 events), floods (3 events), hailstorm (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Apalachicola, FL, with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.8M in property damage.
Yes, Apalachicola (ZIP 32320) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $110M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 10, 2009.
Apalachicola has 6 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 $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 27, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32320 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 10, 1998. This event caused $105M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $113.9M in property damage in the Apalachicola, FL area (ZIP 32320). 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 →