Federal records document 70 natural disaster events in the Orlando, FL area (ZIP 32824). These include 47 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2B. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Orlando is hailstorms, with 47 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 23, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $11.5M 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 $939.1M 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 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $225M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 9, 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 Flood (Sep 28, 2022), causing $206M 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 32824 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (47 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (4 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Orlando, FL, with 47 events documented.
Yes, Orlando (ZIP 32824) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $225M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 9, 2024.
Orlando has 11 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 $11.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 6, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32824 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 32824). 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 →