Cape Canaveral, FL (ZIP 32920) has a moderate disaster history with 45 recorded events. These include 20 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $119.5M. A total of 50 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Cape Canaveral is hailstorms, with 20 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jan 19, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 $17.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 9, 2024.
Cape Canaveral has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 10, 2015.
Cape Canaveral 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.
Cape Canaveral 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 $25M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 27, 2012.
Cape Canaveral has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $75M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Oct 6, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cape Canaveral was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Oct 6, 2016, which caused $75M in property damage. Another major event was Coastal Flood (Oct 27, 2012), causing $25M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Sep 2, 1998 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32920 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (8 events), extreme cold events (3 events), flood (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cape Canaveral, FL, with 20 events documented.
Yes, Cape Canaveral (ZIP 32920) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $25M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 27, 2012.
Cape Canaveral has 12 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 $17.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32920 was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Oct 6, 2016. This event caused $75M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $119.5M in property damage in the Cape Canaveral, FL area (ZIP 32920). 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 →