Orlando, FL (ZIP 32821) has a moderate disaster history with 27 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 4 severe wind events, and 3 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $945M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Orlando is hailstorms, with 19 recorded events making up 70% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 25, 2023.
Orlando 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 Mar 24, 2013.
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 1 flood 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 11, 2009.
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. Flood on Jul 11, 2009 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32821 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Orlando, FL, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Orlando (ZIP 32821) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 11, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32821 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 $945M in property damage in the Orlando, FL area (ZIP 32821). 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 →