Government agency data shows 50 natural disaster events for ZIP 33054 in Opa Locka, FL. These include 26 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.2M. A total of 24 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Opa Locka is hailstorms, with 26 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 29, 2022.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $36.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 27, 2022.
Opa Locka has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 12, 2025.
Opa Locka 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 Opa Locka was EF1 Tornado on Feb 2, 1998, which caused $30M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 12, 2024), causing $3.9M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Feb 19, 1968 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33054 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (7 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Opa Locka, FL, with 26 events documented.
Yes, Opa Locka (ZIP 33054) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 12, 2025.
Opa Locka has 13 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 $36.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 27, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33054 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 2, 1998. This event caused $30M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $40.2M in property damage in the Opa Locka, FL area (ZIP 33054). 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 →