Government agency data shows 50 natural disaster events for ZIP 32909 in Palm Bay, FL. These include 35 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $35M. A total of 18 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (35 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2025.
Palm Bay has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 10, 2017.
Palm Bay 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 $10.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 1, 2023.
Palm Bay has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $7.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 27, 2010.
Palm Bay has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $15.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Oct 6, 2016.
Palm Bay has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 21, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Palm Bay was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Oct 6, 2016, which caused $15.8M in property damage. Another major event was Coastal Flood (Oct 27, 2012), causing $10.5M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Dec 27, 2010 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32909 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), hurricane (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Palm Bay, FL, with 35 events documented.
Yes, Palm Bay (ZIP 32909) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 1, 2023.
Palm Bay has 7 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 $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 10, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32909 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Oct 6, 2016. This event caused $15.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $35M in property damage in the Palm Bay, FL area (ZIP 32909). 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 →