Williston, FL (ZIP 32696) has a moderate disaster history with 32 recorded events. These include 27 hailstorms, 3 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.9M.
The dominant hazard type for Williston is hailstorms, with 27 recorded events making up 84% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 10, 2023.
Williston has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $870K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2023.
Williston has experienced 2 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Williston was EF1 Tornado on Oct 30, 1993, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 1, 1998), causing $850K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32696 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), floods (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Williston, FL, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Yes, Williston (ZIP 32696) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $870K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2023.
Williston has 2 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 32696 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 30, 1993. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.9M in property damage in the Williston, FL area (ZIP 32696). 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 →