ZIP code 32561, covering Gulf Breeze, FL, has 53 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 24 tornadoes, 12 hailstorms, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.5M. A total of 135 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Gulf Breeze is tornadoes, with 24 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. 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 $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 10, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 24, 2016.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $806K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 10, 2025.
Gulf Breeze 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 28, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gulf Breeze was EF3 Tornado on Feb 7, 1971, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Oct 18, 2007), causing $1M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Mar 3, 1999 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32561 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (24 events), hailstorms (12 events), severe wind events (11 events), and floods (6 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gulf Breeze, FL, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.6M in property damage.
Yes, Gulf Breeze (ZIP 32561) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $85K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 28, 2014.
Gulf Breeze has 24 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 $5.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 10, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32561 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 7, 1971. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.5M in property damage in the Gulf Breeze, FL area (ZIP 32561). 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 →