Miami, FL (ZIP 33129) has experienced 54 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 22 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $186.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 98 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Miami is hailstorms, with 22 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (9%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 15, 2012.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (25%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 12, 2025.
Miami has experienced 8 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 $185.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 27, 2003.
Miami has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 16, 2022.
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 EF2 Tornado (Mar 27, 2003), causing $8M 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 33129 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), floods (16 events), tornadoes (8 events), and severe wind events (8 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Miami, FL, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.
Yes, Miami (ZIP 33129) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 12, 2025.
Miami has 8 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 $185.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 27, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33129 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 $186.9M in property damage in the Miami, FL area (ZIP 33129). 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 →