ZIP code 32463 in Wausau, FL has a relatively limited disaster record, with 10 events documented. These include 4 tornadoes, 2 blizzards, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $413.8M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 22 injuries.
With 4 recorded incidents (40% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2022.
Wausau 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.
Wausau has experienced 2 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $10.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 1, 2005.
Wausau 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.
Wausau has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $400M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have 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 Wausau 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 Flood (Mar 10, 1998), causing $10M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 15, 2001 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32463 has experienced 10 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wausau, FL, with 4 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.6M in property damage.
Yes, Wausau (ZIP 32463) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 1, 2005.
Wausau has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32463 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 $413.8M in property damage in the Wausau, FL area (ZIP 32463). 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 →