Government agency data shows 39 natural disaster events for ZIP 33412 in West Palm Beach, FL. These include 25 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $83.9M. A total of 34 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (25 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 23, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $83.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 29, 2023.
West Palm Beach has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 21, 2014.
West Palm Beach has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 6, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Palm Beach was EF1 Tornado on Aug 7, 2003, which caused $80M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Aug 8, 1983), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jan 23, 2017 also caused significant damage ($1M).
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33412 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), tornadoes (12 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Palm Beach, FL, with 25 events documented.
Yes, West Palm Beach (ZIP 33412) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 21, 2014.
West Palm Beach has 12 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 $83.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 29, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33412 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 $83.9M in property damage in the West Palm Beach, FL area (ZIP 33412). 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 →