Government agency data shows 43 natural disaster events for ZIP 32565 in Jay, FL. These include 15 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.7M. A total of 29 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 15 recorded incidents (35% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 3, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 35% 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 $10M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 10, 2024.
Jay has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Of these, 2 (22%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $355K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 10, 2024.
Jay has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $16.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 29, 2014.
Jay has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 3, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jay was Flash Flood on Apr 29, 2014, which caused $16M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Feb 15, 2016), causing $5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 19, 2021 also caused significant damage ($3.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32565 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (9 events), floods (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jay, FL, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Jay (ZIP 32565) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $16.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 29, 2014.
Jay has 15 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 $10M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 10, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32565 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 29, 2014. This event caused $16M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.7M in property damage in the Jay, FL area (ZIP 32565). 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 →