Federal records document 68 natural disaster events in the Miami, FL area (ZIP 33178). These include 39 hailstorms, 13 wildfires, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $206.7M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (39 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 17, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
Miami has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $206.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 23, 2017.
Miami has experienced 3 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 $86K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 5, 2019.
Miami has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 2006.
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. EF1 Tornado on Mar 9, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33178 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), wildfires (13 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Miami, FL, with 39 events documented.
Yes, Miami (ZIP 33178) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $86K 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 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $206.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 23, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33178 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 $206.7M in property damage in the Miami, FL area (ZIP 33178). 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 →