Fort Lauderdale, FL (ZIP 33312) has experienced 92 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 44 hailstorms, 24 tornadoes, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $70.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 77 injuries.
With 44 recorded incidents (48% 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 May 23, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (13%) 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 $37.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 27, 2022.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (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 $32.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 26, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% 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). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fort Lauderdale was Flash Flood on Apr 12, 2023, which caused $28M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 1, 1980), causing $25M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jan 15, 1991 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33312 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), tornadoes (24 events), floods (12 events), and severe wind events (12 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Lauderdale, FL, with 44 events documented.
Yes, Fort Lauderdale (ZIP 33312) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $32.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 26, 2025.
Fort Lauderdale has 24 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 $37.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 27, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33312 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 12, 2023. This event caused $28M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $70.5M in property damage in the Fort Lauderdale, FL area (ZIP 33312). 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 →