Altha, FL (ZIP 32421) has experienced 51 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 22 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $860.7M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 39 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Altha is hailstorms, with 22 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 17, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Altha has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 6 (75%) 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 $101.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 16, 2020.
Altha has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $700K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 21, 2025.
Altha 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.
Altha has experienced 1 hurricane on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hurricane-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $750M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Oct 10, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Altha was Category 4 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Oct 10, 2018, which caused $750M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Mar 10, 1998), causing $95M in damages. Flood on Apr 30, 2014 also caused significant damage ($3.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32421 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), tornadoes (16 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), hurricane (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Altha, FL, with 22 events documented.
Yes, Altha (ZIP 32421) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $101.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 16, 2020.
Altha has 16 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 $8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32421 was Category 4 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Oct 10, 2018. This event caused $750M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $860.7M in property damage in the Altha, FL area (ZIP 32421). 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 →