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33433 Boca Raton, FL — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Boca Raton, FL (33433)

Boca Raton, FL (ZIP 33433) has a moderate disaster history with 39 recorded events. These include 14 tornadoes, 12 hailstorms, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.3M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.

🌪️ Tornadoes — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Boca Raton is tornadoes, with 14 recorded events making up 36% of the area's disaster history. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 27, 2022.

⛈️ Hailstorms

There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 17, 2023.

🌊 Floods

There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $8.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 26, 2025.

💨 Severe wind events

Boca Raton has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 15, 2003.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Boca Raton was Flash Flood on Aug 26, 2012, which caused $7.8M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 1, 1980), causing $2.5M in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Boca Raton, FL (33433)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33433 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (14 events), hailstorms (12 events), floods (11 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 36% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 33433?

Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Boca Raton, FL, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.2M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 33433 (Boca Raton) prone to flooding?

Yes, Boca Raton (ZIP 33433) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 26, 2025.

Has Boca Raton (33433) ever been hit by a tornado?

Boca Raton has 14 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 $4.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 27, 2022.

What was the worst natural disaster in Boca Raton, FL?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33433 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 26, 2012. This event caused $7.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 33433?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.3M in property damage in the Boca Raton, FL area (ZIP 33433). 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 →

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