Government agency data shows 29 natural disaster events for ZIP 32626 in Chiefland, FL. These include 17 hailstorms, 4 extreme cold events, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.4M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (17 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2018.
Chiefland 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.
Chiefland 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $187.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 17, 2019.
Chiefland has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 30, 1993.
Chiefland has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 2, 2016.
Chiefland has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 18, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chiefland 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 32626 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), extreme cold events (4 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chiefland, FL, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Chiefland (ZIP 32626) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $187.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 17, 2019.
Chiefland has 3 recorded tornado events 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 32626 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 $27.4M in property damage in the Chiefland, FL area (ZIP 32626). 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 →