Homestead, FL (ZIP 33033) has a moderate disaster history with 19 recorded events. These include 8 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.9M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Homestead is hailstorms, with 8 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 25, 2025.
Homestead has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2016.
Homestead has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
Homestead has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 22, 1987.
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 EF1 Tornado (Dec 20, 1973), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33033 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (3 events), wildfires (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Homestead, FL, with 8 events documented.
Yes, Homestead (ZIP 33033) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $115K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2016.
Homestead 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33033 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 $2.9M in property damage in the Homestead, FL area (ZIP 33033). 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 →