Union Park, FL (ZIP 32817) has experienced 76 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 62 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $943.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
With 62 recorded incidents (82% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 4, 2024.
Union Park has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 7, 2006.
Union Park has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $939.3M 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 Apr 7, 2005.
Union 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.
Union Park has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 30, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Union 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 77 mph Strong Wind (Sep 25, 2004), causing $58M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Nov 7, 2006 also caused significant damage ($1.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32817 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (62 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Union Park, FL, with 62 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Union Park (ZIP 32817) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 30, 2016.
Union Park has 5 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 $2.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 7, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32817 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 $943.4M in property damage in the Union Park, FL area (ZIP 32817). 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 →