ZIP code 32465, covering Wewahitchka, FL, has 64 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 22 wildfires, 19 tornadoes, and 16 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $115M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 16 injuries.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 34% of all recorded events (22 total). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 24, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 27, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 27, 2024.
Wewahitchka has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 6 (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 $111.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
Wewahitchka has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 26, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wewahitchka was Flood on Mar 10, 1998, which caused $105M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 1, 2005), causing $5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Sep 15, 2004 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32465 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (22 events), tornadoes (19 events), hailstorms (16 events), floods (6 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wewahitchka, FL, with 22 events documented.
Yes, Wewahitchka (ZIP 32465) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $111.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
Wewahitchka has 19 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 $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 27, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32465 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 10, 1998. This event caused $105M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $115M in property damage in the Wewahitchka, FL area (ZIP 32465). 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 →