Bascom, FL (ZIP 32423) has a moderate disaster history with 13 recorded events. These include 9 tornadoes, 1 extreme cold event, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $813.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bascom is tornadoes, with 9 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 2, 2017.
Bascom has experienced 1 extreme cold event 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 $7.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 16, 2017.
Bascom has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 8, 1998.
Bascom has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 12, 2023.
Bascom has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $800M 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 Bascom was Category 3 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Oct 10, 2018, which caused $800M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Mar 16, 2017), causing $7.8M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 18, 1988 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32423 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (9 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), hailstorm (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bascom, FL, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.9M in property damage.
Yes, Bascom (ZIP 32423) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $150K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 8, 1998.
Bascom has 9 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 $5.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 2, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32423 was Category 3 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Oct 10, 2018. This event caused $800M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $813.9M in property damage in the Bascom, FL area (ZIP 32423). 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 →