Government agency data shows 22 natural disaster events for ZIP 32459 in Santa Rosa Beach, FL. These include 9 tornadoes, 7 floods, and 3 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.1M.
With 9 recorded incidents (41% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Santa Rosa Beach has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 7 (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 $4.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2023.
Santa Rosa Beach has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
Santa Rosa Beach has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 10, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Santa Rosa Beach was Flood on Apr 30, 2014, which caused $2.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 30, 2014), causing $1.8M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Sep 25, 2002 also caused significant damage ($550K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32459 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (9 events), floods (7 events), hailstorms (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Santa Rosa Beach, FL, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.1M in property damage.
Yes, Santa Rosa Beach (ZIP 32459) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2023.
Santa Rosa Beach 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 $2.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32459 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 30, 2014. This event caused $2.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.1M in property damage in the Santa Rosa Beach, FL area (ZIP 32459). 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 →