Government agency data shows 14 natural disaster events for ZIP 32356 in Salem, FL. These include 7 floods, 3 hurricanes, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2B. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (7 total). Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $15.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 6, 2021.
Salem has experienced 3 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $1.2B in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
Salem has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2011.
Salem has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 24, 2022.
Salem has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 18, 1975.
The most significant disaster event on record for Salem was Category 3 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 26, 2024, which caused $1.1B in property damage. Another major event was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Aug 30, 2023), causing $75M in damages. Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Aug 5, 2024 also caused significant damage ($55M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32356 has experienced 14 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (7 events), hurricanes (3 events), hailstorms (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Salem, FL, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15.9M in property damage.
Yes, Salem (ZIP 32356) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 6, 2021.
Salem has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 18, 1975.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32356 was Category 3 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 26, 2024. This event caused $1.1B in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2B in property damage in the Salem, FL area (ZIP 32356). 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 →