Pensacola, FL (ZIP 32514) has experienced 56 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 27 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $23M. A total of 8 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 27 recorded incidents (48% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 9, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. 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 $22.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 11, 2025.
Pensacola has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Pensacola has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $180K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 13, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pensacola was EF3 Tornado on Feb 23, 2016, which caused $22M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 24, 2000), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32514 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (19 events), severe wind events (6 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pensacola, FL, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Pensacola (ZIP 32514) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $180K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 13, 2017.
Pensacola has 19 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 $22.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 11, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32514 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 23, 2016. This event caused $22M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23M in property damage in the Pensacola, FL area (ZIP 32514). 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 →