Milton, FL (ZIP 32583) has experienced 70 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 31 hailstorms, 26 tornadoes, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.8M. These events have resulted in 18 recorded deaths and 115 injuries.
With 31 recorded incidents (44% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 37% 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 $4.5M in documented property damage. 18 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 11, 2025.
Milton has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 6 (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 $723K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 13, 2017.
Milton has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 13, 2024.
Milton has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 12, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Milton was EF3 Tornado on Mar 31, 1962, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 17 fatalities. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Mar 26, 2005), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Oct 13, 2001 also caused significant damage ($625K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32583 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (26 events), floods (9 events), severe wind events (3 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Milton, FL, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.5M in property damage.
Yes, Milton (ZIP 32583) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $723K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 13, 2017.
Milton has 26 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 $4.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 11, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32583 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 31, 1962. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 17 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.8M in property damage in the Milton, FL area (ZIP 32583). 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 →