Gulf Hammock, FL (ZIP 32639) shows 8 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 4 extreme cold events, 2 tornadoes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.6M.
With 4 recorded incidents (50% of all events), extreme cold events are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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.
Gulf Hammock has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 1989.
Gulf Hammock 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.
Gulf Hammock has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 13, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gulf Hammock 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. Frost/Freeze on Dec 14, 2010 also caused significant damage ($3.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32639 has experienced 8 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include extreme cold events (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), flood (1 event), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is extreme cold events, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Extreme cold events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gulf Hammock, FL, with 4 events documented. These events have caused a combined $22.2M in property damage.
Yes, Gulf Hammock (ZIP 32639) 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.
Gulf Hammock has 2 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32639 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 $22.6M in property damage in the Gulf Hammock, FL area (ZIP 32639). 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 →