Bronson, FL (ZIP 32621) has a moderate disaster history with 17 recorded events. These include 11 hailstorms, 4 extreme cold events, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.3M.
The dominant hazard type for Bronson is hailstorms, with 11 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 10, 2023.
Bronson has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 4 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $22.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 14, 2010.
Bronson has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 23, 2001.
Bronson has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 30, 1993.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bronson was Frost/Freeze on Jan 19, 1997, which caused $12.9M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Jan 10, 2010), causing $5.3M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Oct 30, 1993 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32621 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), extreme cold events (4 events), flood (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bronson, FL, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Bronson (ZIP 32621) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 23, 2001.
Bronson has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 30, 1993.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32621 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Jan 19, 1997. This event caused $12.9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27.3M in property damage in the Bronson, FL area (ZIP 32621). 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 →