Federal records document 52 natural disaster events in the Miami, FL area (ZIP 33169). These include 21 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $46.3M. A total of 43 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (21 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 23, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% 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 $11.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 27, 2022.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (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 $35.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
Miami has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 16, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Miami was Flash Flood on Apr 12, 2023, which caused $28M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 12, 2024), causing $3.9M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 12, 2024 also caused significant damage ($3.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33169 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (12 events), and severe wind events (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Miami, FL, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Miami (ZIP 33169) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $35.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
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 $11.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 27, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33169 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 12, 2023. This event caused $28M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $46.3M in property damage in the Miami, FL area (ZIP 33169). 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 →