Government agency data shows 37 natural disaster events for ZIP 33483 in Delray Beach, FL. These include 16 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 30 injuries.
With 16 recorded incidents (43% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 3, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $532.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 27, 2022.
Delray Beach has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $680K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 26, 2025.
Delray Beach has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 4, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Delray Beach was Flash Flood on Jan 9, 2014, which caused $500K in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Oct 14, 1964), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33483 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (7 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Delray Beach, FL, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Delray Beach (ZIP 33483) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $680K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 26, 2025.
Delray Beach has 12 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 $532.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 27, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33483 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jan 9, 2014. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2M in property damage in the Delray Beach, FL area (ZIP 33483). 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 →