Orlando, FL (ZIP 32805) has experienced 87 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 57 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $956.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 69 injuries.
With 57 recorded incidents (66% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $300 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 4, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% 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 $15.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 6, 2020.
Orlando has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $939.2M 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.
Orlando has experienced 4 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2024.
Orlando 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 Orlando 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 77 mph Strong Wind (Sep 25, 2004), causing $58M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Feb 2, 1983 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32805 has experienced 87 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (57 events), tornadoes (18 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (4 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Orlando, FL, with 57 events documented. These events have caused a combined $300 in property damage.
Yes, Orlando (ZIP 32805) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2024.
Orlando has 18 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 $15.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 6, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32805 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 $956.7M in property damage in the Orlando, FL area (ZIP 32805). 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 →