Riviera Beach, FL (ZIP 33404) has a moderate disaster history with 31 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $89.7M. A total of 36 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Riviera Beach is hailstorms, with 16 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2024.
Riviera Beach has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $89.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 29, 2023.
Riviera Beach has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 6, 2022.
Riviera Beach has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 22, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Riviera Beach was EF1 Tornado on Aug 7, 2003, which caused $80M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jan 2, 1999), causing $5.9M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Aug 8, 1983 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33404 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Riviera Beach, FL, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Riviera Beach (ZIP 33404) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 22, 2018.
Riviera Beach has 10 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 $89.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 29, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33404 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 7, 2003. This event caused $80M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $89.7M in property damage in the Riviera Beach, FL area (ZIP 33404). 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 →