ZIP code 32951, covering Melbourne Beach, FL, has 75 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 43 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $45.1M. A total of 37 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (43 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2024.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 10, 2017.
Melbourne Beach has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 3, 2002.
Melbourne Beach 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 $15.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 22, 2025.
Melbourne Beach 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.
Melbourne Beach 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 Melbourne Beach 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. Flood on Aug 19, 2008 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32951 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), tornadoes (20 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Melbourne Beach, FL, with 43 events documented.
Yes, Melbourne Beach (ZIP 32951) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 22, 2025.
Melbourne Beach has 20 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 $6.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 10, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32951 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 $45.1M in property damage in the Melbourne Beach, FL area (ZIP 32951). 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 →