Miami Shores, FL (ZIP 33138) has experienced 58 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 24 hailstorms, 21 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 39 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Miami Shores is hailstorms, with 24 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 24, 2019.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (24%) 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 $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
Miami Shores has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.9M 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 Shores has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Miami Shores was EF2 Tornado on Mar 27, 2003, which caused $8M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. 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 33138 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), floods (21 events), tornadoes (8 events), and severe wind events (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Miami Shores, FL, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Miami Shores (ZIP 33138) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
Miami Shores has 8 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 $10.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 27, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33138 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 27, 2003. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.1M in property damage in the Miami Shores, FL area (ZIP 33138). 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 →