Government agency data shows 19 natural disaster events for ZIP 32970 in Wabasso, FL. These include 7 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.4M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 7 recorded incidents (37% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2025.
Wabasso has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 13, 2002.
Wabasso has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $16.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 27, 2012.
Wabasso 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.
Wabasso 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.
Wabasso has experienced 1 severe wind event 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wabasso 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 32970 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), hurricane (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wabasso, FL, with 7 events documented.
Yes, Wabasso (ZIP 32970) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $16.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 27, 2012.
Wabasso has 5 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 $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 13, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 32970 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 $40.4M in property damage in the Wabasso, FL area (ZIP 32970). 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 →