ZIP code 32399, covering Tallahassee, FL, has 71 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 40 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $170.7M. Across all recorded events, 7 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 40 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $720K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
Tallahassee has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
Tallahassee has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 2015.
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 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 19, 2024.
Tallahassee has experienced 3 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 Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Sep 26, 2024), causing $14M in damages. EF1 Tornado on May 16, 1983 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32399 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold events (4 events), wildfires (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), hurricanes (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tallahassee, FL, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $720K in property damage.
Yes, Tallahassee (ZIP 32399) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
Tallahassee has 5 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32399 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 $170.7M in property damage in the Tallahassee, FL area (ZIP 32399). 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 →