Cocoa, FL (ZIP 32922) has experienced 63 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 41 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $108.7M. A total of 20 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 41 recorded incidents (65% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2025.
Cocoa has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 10, 2017.
Cocoa has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 16, 2012.
Cocoa has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $28.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 26, 2025.
Cocoa 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.
Cocoa 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 Cocoa 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. EF3 Tornado on Jun 19, 1972 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32922 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cocoa, FL, with 41 events documented.
Yes, Cocoa (ZIP 32922) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $28.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 26, 2025.
Cocoa has 8 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 $3.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 10, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32922 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 $108.7M in property damage in the Cocoa, FL area (ZIP 32922). 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 →