Pensacola, FL (ZIP 32508) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 20 tornadoes, 9 hailstorms, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5M. A total of 60 injuries have been reported across all events.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (20 total). Of these, 2 (10%) 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 10, 2025.
Pensacola has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 2, 2010.
Pensacola has experienced 5 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.
Pensacola has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pensacola was EF1 Tornado on Oct 18, 2007, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Feb 1, 1983), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32508 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (20 events), hailstorms (9 events), severe wind events (5 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pensacola, FL, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.4M in property damage.
Yes, Pensacola (ZIP 32508) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2012.
Pensacola has 20 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 $2.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 10, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32508 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 18, 2007. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.5M in property damage in the Pensacola, FL area (ZIP 32508). 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 →