Federal records document 54 natural disaster events in the Orlando, FL area (ZIP 32818). These include 32 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 3 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2B. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 51 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Orlando is hailstorms, with 32 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. 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 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% 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 $10.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 25, 1992.
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.
Orlando 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 $241M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 28, 2022.
Orlando has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $939M 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 Sep 25, 2004.
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 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 32818 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), tornadoes (15 events), extreme cold events (3 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Orlando, FL, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $300 in property damage.
Yes, Orlando (ZIP 32818) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $241M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 28, 2022.
Orlando has 15 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 $10.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 25, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32818 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 Orlando, FL area (ZIP 32818). 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 →