Government agency data shows 40 natural disaster events for ZIP 33496 in Boca Raton, FL. These include 15 tornadoes, 13 hailstorms, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 27 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Boca Raton is tornadoes, with 15 recorded events making up 38% 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 33% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 29, 2016.
Boca Raton has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 5 (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 $8.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 26, 2025.
Boca Raton has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 24, 1982.
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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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33496 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (15 events), hailstorms (13 events), floods (10 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Boca Raton, FL, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.2M in property damage.
Yes, Boca Raton (ZIP 33496) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 26, 2025.
Boca Raton 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 33496 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.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.7M in property damage in the Boca Raton, FL area (ZIP 33496). 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 →