Olympia Heights, FL (ZIP 33185) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 19 wildfires, 17 hailstorms, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8M. A total of 21 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Olympia Heights is wildfires, with 19 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
There have been 17 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 40% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 3, 2022.
Olympia Heights has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 12, 1997.
Olympia Heights has experienced 2 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 $31K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 15, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Olympia Heights was EF1 Tornado on Jan 3, 1996, which caused $1.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 12, 1997), causing $525K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33185 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (19 events), hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (4 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Olympia Heights, FL, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Olympia Heights (ZIP 33185) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $31K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 15, 2019.
Olympia Heights has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 12, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33185 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jan 3, 1996. This event caused $1.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.8M in property damage in the Olympia Heights, FL area (ZIP 33185). 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 →