Fellsmere, FL (ZIP 32948) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $36.2M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (21 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2025.
Fellsmere has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (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 $11.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 16, 2023.
Fellsmere has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 19, 2008.
Fellsmere 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.
Fellsmere has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 23, 2017.
Fellsmere 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fellsmere 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 32948 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fellsmere, FL, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Fellsmere (ZIP 32948) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 16, 2023.
Fellsmere has 4 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 19, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32948 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 $36.2M in property damage in the Fellsmere, FL area (ZIP 32948). 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 →