ZIP code 33122, covering Miami, FL, has 56 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 33 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $209.2M. A total of 87 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 33 recorded incidents (59% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 29, 2022.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. 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 $209.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 23, 2017.
Miami has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $187K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 26, 2020.
Miami has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 2, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Miami was EF2 Tornado on Feb 2, 1998, which caused $175M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Feb 2, 1998), causing $30M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 17, 1959 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33122 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (6 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Miami, FL, with 33 events documented.
Yes, Miami (ZIP 33122) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $187K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 26, 2020.
Miami has 13 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 $209.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 23, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33122 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 2, 1998. This event caused $175M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $209.2M in property damage in the Miami, FL area (ZIP 33122). 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 →