Oakland Park, FL (ZIP 33305) has a moderate disaster history with 44 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 54 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Oakland Park is hailstorms, with 19 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. 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 Jun 3, 2023.
Oakland Park has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $29.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 15, 1999.
Oakland Park has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2023.
Oakland Park has experienced 5 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 26, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oakland Park was EF3 Tornado on Mar 1, 1980, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 26, 1961), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33305 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (10 events), and floods (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oakland Park, FL, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Oakland Park (ZIP 33305) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $45K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 26, 2025.
Oakland Park 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 $29.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 15, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33305 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 1, 1980. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.1M in property damage in the Oakland Park, FL area (ZIP 33305). 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 →