Hialeah, FL (ZIP 33012) has experienced 52 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 31 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $206.8M. A total of 10 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (31 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 29, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $206.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 23, 2017.
Hialeah has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $205K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 26, 2020.
Hialeah has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hialeah was EF2 Tornado on Feb 2, 1998, which caused $175M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Feb 2, 1998), causing $30M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Mar 9, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33012 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (6 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hialeah, FL, with 31 events documented.
Yes, Hialeah (ZIP 33012) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $205K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 26, 2020.
Hialeah has 11 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 $206.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 23, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33012 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 2, 1998. This event caused $175M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $206.8M in property damage in the Hialeah, FL area (ZIP 33012). 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 →