Miami, FL (ZIP 33172) has a moderate disaster history with 44 recorded events. These include 29 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $207.9M. A total of 84 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 66% of all recorded events (29 total). 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.
Miami 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 $207.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 23, 2017.
Miami has experienced 4 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $87K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 5, 2019.
Miami has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 10, 1956.
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 33172 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Miami, FL, with 29 events documented.
Yes, Miami (ZIP 33172) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $87K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 5, 2019.
Miami 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 $207.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 23, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33172 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 $207.9M in property damage in the Miami, FL area (ZIP 33172). 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 →