Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 33063 in Margate, FL. These include 19 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $36.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 35 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Margate is hailstorms, with 19 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 12, 2025.
Margate has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 16, 2016.
Margate has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $9.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 26, 2025.
Margate has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 17, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Margate was EF3 Tornado on Mar 1, 1980, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 26, 2012), causing $7.8M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 26, 2012 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33063 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (5 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Margate, FL, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Margate (ZIP 33063) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 26, 2025.
Margate has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $27M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 16, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33063 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 1, 1980. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $36.8M in property damage in the Margate, FL area (ZIP 33063). 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 →