ZIP code 33317, covering Plantation, FL, has 86 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 43 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 14 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $66.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 56 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Plantation is hailstorms, with 43 recorded events making up 50% 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 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (11%) 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 $34.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 18, 2011.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (21%) 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 $32.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 26, 2025.
Plantation 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). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Plantation 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. EF2 Tornado on Oct 18, 2011 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33317 has experienced 86 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), tornadoes (19 events), floods (14 events), and severe wind events (10 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Plantation, FL, with 43 events documented.
Yes, Plantation (ZIP 33317) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $32.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 26, 2025.
Plantation has 19 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 $34.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 18, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33317 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 $66.7M in property damage in the Plantation, FL area (ZIP 33317). 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 →