Lake Helen, FL (ZIP 32744) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 27 hailstorms, 3 extreme cold events, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $592.9M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (27 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2023.
Lake Helen 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.
Lake Helen 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 Dec 25, 2006.
Lake Helen 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.
Lake Helen 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.
Lake Helen has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $514.4M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Oct 6, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lake Helen 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 32744 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), floods (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), hurricane (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lake Helen, FL, with 27 events documented.
Yes, Lake Helen (ZIP 32744) 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.
Lake Helen has 3 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 $5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 25, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32744 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 $592.9M in property damage in the Lake Helen, FL area (ZIP 32744). 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 →