Vero Beach, FL (ZIP 32968) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $93.7M. A total of 20 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Vero Beach is hailstorms, with 19 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
Vero Beach has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. 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 $60.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 9, 2024.
Vero Beach has experienced 6 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 Apr 7, 2022.
Vero 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 $10.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 17, 2016.
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 32968 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (4 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 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Vero Beach (ZIP 32968) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 17, 2016.
Vero Beach has 9 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 $60.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32968 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 $93.7M in property damage in the Vero Beach, FL area (ZIP 32968). 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 →