Government agency data shows 48 natural disaster events for ZIP 33173 in Miami, FL. These include 32 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.1M. A total of 88 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 32 recorded incidents (67% 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 21, 2024.
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 $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 3, 1996.
Miami has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $87K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Miami has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 28, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Miami was EF3 Tornado on Jun 17, 1959, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jan 3, 1996), causing $1.2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33173 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (7 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Miami, FL, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.
Yes, Miami (ZIP 33173) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $87K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 30, 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 $4.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 3, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33173 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 17, 1959. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.1M in property damage in the Miami, FL area (ZIP 33173). 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 →