Carrabelle, FL (ZIP 32322) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 8 tornadoes, 5 hailstorms, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Carrabelle is tornadoes, with 8 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $455K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 14, 2022.
Carrabelle has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 10, 2024.
Carrabelle 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 $750K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 10, 2009.
Carrabelle has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 17, 2023.
Carrabelle has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 15, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Carrabelle was Flood on Mar 10, 1998, which caused $650K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 26, 1951), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32322 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (8 events), hailstorms (5 events), floods (3 events), wildfires (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Carrabelle, FL, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $455K in property damage.
Yes, Carrabelle (ZIP 32322) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $750K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 10, 2009.
Carrabelle has 8 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 $455K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 14, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32322 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 10, 1998. This event caused $650K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2M in property damage in the Carrabelle, FL area (ZIP 32322). 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 →