Federal records document 70 natural disaster events in the Bonifay, FL area (ZIP 32425). These include 27 tornadoes, 20 floods, and 18 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 18 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bonifay is tornadoes, with 27 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 10, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 17 (85%) 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 $12.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 1, 2018.
There have been 18 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 13, 2025.
Bonifay 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.
Bonifay has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 18, 2020.
Bonifay 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 Bonifay was Flood on Apr 30, 2014, which caused $6.7M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 18, 2013), causing $5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Dec 16, 2000 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32425 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (27 events), floods (20 events), hailstorms (18 events), blizzards (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bonifay, FL, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.4M in property damage.
Yes, Bonifay (ZIP 32425) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 1, 2018.
Bonifay has 27 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 $6.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 10, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32425 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 30, 2014. This event caused $6.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19.8M in property damage in the Bonifay, FL area (ZIP 32425). 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 →