Federal records document 98 natural disaster events in the Homestead, FL area (ZIP 33031). These include 68 wildfires, 19 hailstorms, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.7M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 69% of all recorded events (68 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 1, 2023.
There have been 19 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 25, 2025.
Homestead has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2016.
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 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 EF1 Tornado on Mar 6, 1982, 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 33031 has experienced 98 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (68 events), hailstorms (19 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Homestead, FL, with 68 events documented.
Yes, Homestead (ZIP 33031) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M 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. 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 33031 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 6, 1982. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.7M in property damage in the Homestead, FL area (ZIP 33031). 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 →