Homestead, FL (ZIP 33030) has experienced 63 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 47 wildfires, 6 hailstorms, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.6M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 75% of all recorded events (47 total). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
Homestead has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 25, 2025.
Homestead has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 9, 2024.
Homestead has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2016.
Homestead has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 21, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Homestead was EF2 Tornado on Dec 20, 1973, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Dec 4, 2015), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33030 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (47 events), hailstorms (6 events), tornadoes (4 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Homestead, FL, with 47 events documented.
Yes, Homestead (ZIP 33030) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2016.
Homestead has 4 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33030 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 20, 1973. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.6M in property damage in the Homestead, FL area (ZIP 33030). 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 →