ZIP code 32966, covering Vero Beach, FL, has 56 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 26 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $95.2M. A total of 22 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (26 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 29% 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 $60.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 9, 2024.
Vero Beach has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 6 (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.
Vero Beach has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 23, 2017.
Vero 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.
Vero 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 Vero Beach was EF2 Tornado on Oct 9, 2024, which caused $39M in property damage. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Oct 6, 2016), causing $15.8M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Oct 9, 2024 also caused significant damage ($12M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 32966 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (16 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vero Beach, FL, with 26 events documented.
Yes, Vero Beach (ZIP 32966) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 16, 2023.
Vero Beach has 16 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 $60.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32966 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 9, 2024. This event caused $39M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $95.2M in property damage in the Vero Beach, FL area (ZIP 32966). 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 →