ZIP code 32789, covering Winter Park, FL, has 113 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 81 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2B. These events have resulted in 16 recorded deaths and 97 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 72% of all recorded events (81 total). 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 11, 2023.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% 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 $44M in documented property damage. 13 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 7, 2006.
Winter Park has experienced 5 floods 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 $241M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2024.
Winter Park has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $939.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 15, 2004.
Winter Park 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 27, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Winter Park was 105 mph High Wind on Aug 13, 2004, which caused $881M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Sep 28, 2022), causing $241M in damages. 77 mph Strong Wind on Sep 25, 2004 also caused significant damage ($58M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32789 has experienced 113 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (81 events), tornadoes (20 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Winter Park, FL, with 81 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Winter Park (ZIP 32789) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $241M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2024.
Winter Park has 20 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 $44M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 7, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32789 was 105 mph High Wind, which occurred on Aug 13, 2004. This event caused $881M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2B in property damage in the Winter Park, FL area (ZIP 32789). 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 →