Government agency data shows 11 natural disaster events for ZIP 32831 in Orlando, FL. These include 5 hailstorms, 3 extreme cold events, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $941.2M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (5 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 21, 2020.
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 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.
Orlando has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 3, 1991.
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. Frost/Freeze on Dec 27, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32831 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Orlando, FL, with 5 events documented.
Orlando has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 3, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32831 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 $941.2M in property damage in the Orlando, FL area (ZIP 32831). 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 →