Valparaiso, FL (ZIP 32580) has a moderate disaster history with 17 recorded events. These include 7 severe wind events, 6 tornadoes, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $28M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Valparaiso is severe wind events, with 7 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 18, 2023.
Valparaiso has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 27, 1998.
Valparaiso has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Valparaiso was EF2 Tornado on May 1, 1989, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Oct 28, 1985), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32580 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), and hailstorms (4 events). The primary hazard is severe wind events, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Severe wind events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Valparaiso, FL, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Valparaiso has 6 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 $27.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 27, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32580 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 $28M in property damage in the Valparaiso, FL area (ZIP 32580). 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 →