Government agency data shows 46 natural disaster events for ZIP 32738 in Deltona, FL. These include 26 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $589.9M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 14 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (26 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2023.
Deltona has experienced 9 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 23, 1998.
Deltona has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 27, 2013.
Deltona 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 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 27, 2010.
Deltona has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $71.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 19, 2009.
Deltona has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 1, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Deltona was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Oct 6, 2016, which caused $514.4M in property damage and was linked to 5 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (May 19, 2009), causing $68.6M in damages. Flood on Sep 9, 2004 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32738 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), floods (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Deltona, FL, with 26 events documented.
Yes, Deltona (ZIP 32738) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $71.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 19, 2009.
Deltona has 9 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 $1.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 23, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32738 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Oct 6, 2016. This event caused $514.4M in documented property damage. It resulted in 5 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $589.9M in property damage in the Deltona, FL area (ZIP 32738). 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 →