Federal records document 71 natural disaster events in the Springs Plaza, FL area (ZIP 32779). These include 53 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 3 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $329.7M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 69 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Springs Plaza is hailstorms, with 53 recorded events making up 75% 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 Mar 16, 2022.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% 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 $39.9M in documented property damage. 12 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 10, 2025.
Springs Plaza 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.
Springs Plaza 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 $242.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 28, 2022.
Springs Plaza has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $47M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 13, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Springs Plaza was Flood on Sep 28, 2022, which caused $241M in property damage. Another major event was 92 mph High Wind (Aug 13, 2004), causing $47M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Feb 23, 1998 also caused significant damage ($30M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32779 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (53 events), tornadoes (12 events), extreme cold events (3 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Springs Plaza, FL, with 53 events documented.
Yes, Springs Plaza (ZIP 32779) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $242.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 28, 2022.
Springs Plaza has 12 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 $39.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 10, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32779 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 28, 2022. This event caused $241M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $329.7M in property damage in the Springs Plaza, FL area (ZIP 32779). 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 →