Government agency data shows 46 natural disaster events for ZIP 32424 in Blountstown, FL. These include 20 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $858.2M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 22 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Blountstown is hailstorms, with 20 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 17, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $9.6M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 17, 2014.
Blountstown has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (100%) 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 $97.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 16, 2020.
Blountstown 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.
Blountstown has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 9, 2024.
Blountstown 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Blountstown 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. EF2 Tornado on Sep 15, 2004 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32424 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (2 events), wildfires (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 Blountstown, FL, with 20 events documented.
Yes, Blountstown (ZIP 32424) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $97.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 16, 2020.
Blountstown has 14 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 $9.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 17, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32424 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 $858.2M in property damage in the Blountstown, FL area (ZIP 32424). 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 →