Government agency data shows 47 natural disaster events for ZIP 33016 in Hialeah, FL. These include 31 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $206.7M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Hialeah is hailstorms, with 31 recorded events making up 66% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 29, 2022.
Hialeah has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $206.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 9, 2017.
Hialeah has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 26, 2020.
Hialeah has experienced 3 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 33016 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hialeah, FL, with 31 events documented.
Yes, Hialeah (ZIP 33016) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $135K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 26, 2020.
Hialeah has 10 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 $206.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 9, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33016 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 $206.7M in property damage in the Hialeah, FL area (ZIP 33016). 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 →