ZIP code 33455, covering Hobe Sound, FL, has 64 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 38 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hobe Sound is hailstorms, with 38 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2024.
Hobe Sound has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $13.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 9, 2024.
Hobe Sound has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 26, 2023.
Hobe Sound has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $7.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2022.
Hobe Sound has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $5.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 27, 2010.
Hobe Sound has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 25, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hobe Sound was EF2 Tornado on Oct 9, 2024, which caused $11M in property damage. Another major event was Coastal Flood (Oct 26, 2012), causing $6.3M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Dec 27, 2010 also caused significant damage ($3.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33455 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (6 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hobe Sound, FL, with 38 events documented.
Yes, Hobe Sound (ZIP 33455) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2022.
Hobe Sound 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 $13.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33455 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 9, 2024. This event caused $11M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27.6M in property damage in the Hobe Sound, FL area (ZIP 33455). 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 →