Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 33487 in Highland Beach, FL. These include 15 tornadoes, 13 hailstorms, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 27 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Highland Beach is tornadoes, with 15 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 27, 2022.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 29, 2016.
Highland Beach has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $737K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 26, 2025.
Highland Beach has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 24, 1982.
The most significant disaster event on record for Highland Beach was EF1 Tornado on Mar 1, 1980, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jan 9, 2014), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33487 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (15 events), hailstorms (13 events), floods (9 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Highland Beach, FL, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.2M in property damage.
Yes, Highland Beach (ZIP 33487) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $737K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 26, 2025.
Highland 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 $3.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 27, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33487 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 1, 1980. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.9M in property damage in the Highland Beach, FL area (ZIP 33487). 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 →