Shalimar, FL (ZIP 32579) has a moderate disaster history with 32 recorded events. These include 14 tornadoes, 11 severe wind events, and 7 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $31M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 58 injuries.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (14 total). 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 $31M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 23, 2020.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 18, 2023.
Shalimar has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Shalimar was EF2 Tornado on May 1, 1989, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Dec 10, 1967), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Dec 25, 1964 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32579 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (11 events), and hailstorms (7 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shalimar, FL, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $31M in property damage.
Shalimar has 14 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 $31M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 23, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32579 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 1, 1989. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $31M in property damage in the Shalimar, FL area (ZIP 32579). 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 →