Government agency data shows 22 natural disaster events for ZIP 33430 in Belle Glade, FL. These include 9 tornadoes, 8 hailstorms, and 4 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 31 injuries.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (9 total). 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 $887.8K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 27, 2022.
Belle Glade has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $850K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
Belle Glade has experienced 4 wildfires on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 12, 2019.
Belle Glade has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 14, 1969.
The most significant disaster event on record for Belle Glade was 1" Hail on May 6, 2007, which caused $750K in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Oct 19, 1958), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33430 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (9 events), hailstorms (8 events), wildfires (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Belle Glade, FL, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $887.8K in property damage.
Belle Glade has 9 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 $887.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 27, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33430 was 1" Hail, which occurred on May 6, 2007. This event caused $750K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.7M in property damage in the Belle Glade, FL area (ZIP 33430). 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 →