Federal records document 66 natural disaster events in the Melbourne, FL area (ZIP 32935). These include 32 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $176M. A total of 19 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Melbourne is hailstorms, with 32 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 26, 2023.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 7, 2023.
Melbourne has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 9, 2011.
Melbourne 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.
Melbourne has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $95M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 22, 2025.
Melbourne 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 Melbourne was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Oct 6, 2016, which caused $75M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 20, 2008), causing $70M in damages. Coastal Flood on Oct 27, 2012 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32935 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), tornadoes (19 events), severe wind events (8 events), extreme cold events (3 events), floods (3 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Melbourne, FL, with 32 events documented.
Yes, Melbourne (ZIP 32935) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $95M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 22, 2025.
Melbourne has 19 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 $4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 7, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32935 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 $176M in property damage in the Melbourne, FL area (ZIP 32935). 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 →