Federal records document 79 natural disaster events in the Merritt Island, FL area (ZIP 32953). These include 40 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 13 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $114.4M. A total of 20 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Merritt Island is hailstorms, with 40 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jan 19, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. 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 $6.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 9, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2020.
Merritt Island 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 $31.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 26, 2025.
Merritt Island 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.
Merritt Island has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 21, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Merritt Island 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. Flash Flood on Oct 26, 2025 also caused significant damage ($3.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32953 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (13 events), floods (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), wildfires (3 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Merritt Island, FL, with 40 events documented.
Yes, Merritt Island (ZIP 32953) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $31.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 26, 2025.
Merritt Island has 14 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 $6.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32953 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 $114.4M in property damage in the Merritt Island, FL area (ZIP 32953). 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 →