Government agency data shows 31 natural disaster events for ZIP 32828 in Orlando, FL. These include 22 hailstorms, 3 extreme cold events, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $942.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (22 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 4, 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.
Orlando has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 7, 2006.
Orlando has experienced 3 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 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 32828 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Orlando, FL, with 22 events documented.
Orlando has 3 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 $1.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 7, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32828 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 $942.9M in property damage in the Orlando, FL area (ZIP 32828). 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 →