Fort Lauderdale, FL (ZIP 33309) has experienced 58 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 25 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 54 injuries.
With 25 recorded incidents (43% 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 12, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (12%) 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 $28.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 16, 2016.
Fort Lauderdale has experienced 9 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 $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 17, 2003.
Fort Lauderdale has experienced 7 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 26, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fort Lauderdale was EF3 Tornado on Mar 1, 1980, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 26, 2012), causing $2M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jan 27, 2016 also caused significant damage ($850K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33309 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), tornadoes (17 events), severe wind events (9 events), and floods (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Lauderdale, FL, with 25 events documented.
Yes, Fort Lauderdale (ZIP 33309) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 26, 2025.
Fort Lauderdale has 17 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 $28.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 16, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33309 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 $30.3M in property damage in the Fort Lauderdale, FL area (ZIP 33309). 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 →