Palm Beach, FL (ZIP 33480) has a moderate disaster history with 49 recorded events. These include 24 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $91.4M. A total of 40 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 24 recorded incidents (49% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 23, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $91.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 29, 2023.
Palm Beach has experienced 6 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $36K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 19, 2021.
Palm Beach has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 6, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Palm Beach was EF1 Tornado on Aug 7, 2003, which caused $80M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jan 2, 1999), causing $5.9M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Aug 8, 1983 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33480 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (6 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Palm Beach, FL, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Palm Beach (ZIP 33480) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $36K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 19, 2021.
Palm Beach has 15 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 $91.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 29, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33480 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 $91.4M in property damage in the Palm Beach, FL area (ZIP 33480). 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 →