Altoona, FL (ZIP 32702) has a moderate disaster history with 32 recorded events. These include 16 wildfires, 6 hailstorms, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $51.2M. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (16 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 18, 2024.
Altoona has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 20, 2012.
Altoona has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. 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 $46.3M in documented property damage. 13 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 10, 2017.
Altoona has experienced 3 extreme cold events 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 cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 27, 2010.
Altoona 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 8, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Altoona was EF3 Tornado on Feb 2, 2007, which caused $46M in property damage and was linked to 13 fatalities. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Dec 27, 2010), causing $1.8M in damages. Flood on Nov 8, 2022 also caused significant damage ($1.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32702 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (16 events), hailstorms (6 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Altoona, FL, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Altoona (ZIP 32702) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 8, 2022.
Altoona has 4 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 $46.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 10, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32702 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 2, 2007. This event caused $46M in documented property damage. It resulted in 13 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $51.2M in property damage in the Altoona, FL area (ZIP 32702). 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 →