Government agency data shows 44 natural disaster events for ZIP 33388 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. These include 25 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.1M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (25 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 12, 2025.
Fort Lauderdale has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 18, 2011.
Fort Lauderdale has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 8, 2019.
Fort Lauderdale has experienced 5 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 Aug 25, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fort Lauderdale was EF2 Tornado on Oct 18, 2011, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 26, 2012), causing $2M in damages. Flash Flood on Oct 31, 2011 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33388 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (6 events), and severe wind events (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Lauderdale, FL, with 25 events documented.
Yes, Fort Lauderdale (ZIP 33388) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 8, 2019.
Fort Lauderdale has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 18, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33388 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 18, 2011. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.1M in property damage in the Fort Lauderdale, FL area (ZIP 33388). 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 →