ZIP code 33311, covering Fort Lauderdale, FL, has 79 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 37 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 13 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $36M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 57 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Fort Lauderdale is hailstorms, with 37 recorded events making up 47% 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 Jul 12, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (10%) 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 $31.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 27, 2016.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. 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.
Fort Lauderdale has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $4.6M 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 EF2 Tornado (May 26, 1961), causing $2.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 26, 2012 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33311 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), tornadoes (20 events), severe wind events (13 events), and floods (9 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Lauderdale, FL, with 37 events documented.
Yes, Fort Lauderdale (ZIP 33311) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 26, 2025.
Fort Lauderdale has 20 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 $31.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 27, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33311 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 $36M in property damage in the Fort Lauderdale, FL area (ZIP 33311). 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 →