Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 32462 in Vernon, FL. These include 11 floods, 10 tornadoes, and 9 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $455.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Vernon is floods, with 11 recorded events making up 31% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 11 (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 $52.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2023.
Vernon has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 23, 2020.
Vernon has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 15, 2025.
Vernon 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.
Vernon has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 10, 2024.
Vernon 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 Vernon was Category 3 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Oct 10, 2018, which caused $400M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 16, 2020), causing $18.5M in damages. Flood on Mar 10, 1998 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32462 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (11 events), tornadoes (10 events), hailstorms (9 events), blizzards (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vernon, FL, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $52.7M in property damage.
Yes, Vernon (ZIP 32462) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $52.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2023.
Vernon has 10 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 $2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 23, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32462 was Category 3 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Oct 10, 2018. This event caused $400M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $455.4M in property damage in the Vernon, FL area (ZIP 32462). 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 →