Hurlburt Field, FL (ZIP 32544) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 10 tornadoes, 7 hailstorms, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 60 injuries.
With 10 recorded incidents (43% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 23, 2020.
Hurlburt Field has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2021.
Hurlburt Field has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 28, 2014.
Hurlburt Field has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 29, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hurlburt Field was EF2 Tornado on Dec 10, 1967, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Oct 28, 1985), causing $2.5M in damages. 104 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Feb 21, 2003 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32544 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (10 events), hailstorms (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hurlburt Field, FL, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.4M in property damage.
Yes, Hurlburt Field (ZIP 32544) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 29, 2014.
Hurlburt Field has 10 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 $6.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 23, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32544 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 10, 1967. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.9M in property damage in the Hurlburt Field, FL area (ZIP 32544). 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 →