Government agency data shows 28 natural disaster events for ZIP 32798 in Zellwood, FL. These include 14 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 3 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (14 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 29, 2016.
Zellwood has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 15, 1987.
Zellwood 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 27, 2010.
Zellwood has experienced 2 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 $313.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 12, 2022.
Zellwood has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 30, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zellwood was EF2 Tornado on Apr 15, 1987, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Dec 27, 2010), causing $1.8M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Jan 2, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32798 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (8 events), extreme cold events (3 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zellwood, FL, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Zellwood (ZIP 32798) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $313.2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 12, 2022.
Zellwood has 8 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 15, 1987.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32798 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 15, 1987. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.4M in property damage in the Zellwood, FL area (ZIP 32798). 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 →