Federal records document 76 natural disaster events in the Heathrow, FL area (ZIP 32746). These include 58 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 3 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $83.3M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 51 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Heathrow is hailstorms, with 58 recorded events making up 76% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 21, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. 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 $34.5M in documented property damage. 12 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 10, 2025.
Heathrow 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 $290K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 27, 2010.
Heathrow has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $47M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 27, 2013.
Heathrow 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 9, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Heathrow was 92 mph High Wind on Aug 13, 2004, which caused $47M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Feb 23, 1998), causing $30M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 10, 2025 also caused significant damage ($3.9M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32746 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), tornadoes (11 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Heathrow, FL, with 58 events documented.
Yes, Heathrow (ZIP 32746) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 9, 2004.
Heathrow has 11 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 $34.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 10, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32746 was 92 mph High Wind, which occurred on Aug 13, 2004. This event caused $47M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $83.3M in property damage in the Heathrow, FL area (ZIP 32746). 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 →