Government agency data shows 29 natural disaster events for ZIP 33414 in West Palm Beach, FL. These include 22 hailstorms and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $85.4M. A total of 8 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 22 recorded incidents (76% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 23, 2025.
West Palm Beach has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $85.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 9, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Palm Beach was EF3 Tornado on Oct 9, 2024, which caused $81.3M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 10, 1980), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Aug 19, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33414 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events) and tornadoes (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Palm Beach, FL, with 22 events documented.
West Palm Beach has 7 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 $85.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33414 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 9, 2024. This event caused $81.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $85.4M in property damage in the West Palm Beach, FL area (ZIP 33414). 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 →