Monticello, FL (ZIP 32344) has a moderate disaster history with 50 recorded events. These include 27 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $13M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (27 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 12, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 10, 2024.
Monticello has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $11.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 17, 2014.
Monticello has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 9, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Monticello was Flash Flood on Aug 23, 2008, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 23, 2008), causing $1.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Mar 7, 2008 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32344 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (7 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Monticello, FL, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Monticello (ZIP 32344) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 17, 2014.
Monticello 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 $1.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 10, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32344 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 23, 2008. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13M in property damage in the Monticello, FL area (ZIP 32344). 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 →