Federal records document 57 natural disaster events in the Pensacola, FL area (ZIP 32506). These include 25 tornadoes, 20 hailstorms, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $153.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 63 injuries.
With 25 recorded incidents (44% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (8%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 10, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $13K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 9, 2024.
Pensacola has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $150.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 15, 2021.
Pensacola has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 10, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pensacola was Flash Flood on Apr 29, 2014, which caused $150M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Oct 18, 2007), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32506 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (25 events), hailstorms (20 events), floods (6 events), and severe wind events (6 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pensacola, FL, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.9M in property damage.
Yes, Pensacola (ZIP 32506) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $150.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 15, 2021.
Pensacola has 25 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 $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 10, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32506 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 29, 2014. This event caused $150M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $153.2M in property damage in the Pensacola, FL area (ZIP 32506). 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 →