ZIP code 33527, covering Dover, FL, has 79 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 43 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 12 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $74.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 32 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (43 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $790K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 5, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 16, 2020.
There have been 12 recorded extreme cold events in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (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 $69.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 14, 2010.
Dover has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 17, 2018.
Dover has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Sep 12, 2010.
Dover has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dover was Frost/Freeze on Jan 2, 2008, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Feb 5, 1996), causing $14M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Jan 10, 2010 also caused significant damage ($8.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33527 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), tornadoes (15 events), extreme cold events (12 events), floods (5 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dover, FL, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $790K in property damage.
Yes, Dover (ZIP 33527) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 17, 2018.
Dover 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 $1.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 16, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33527 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Jan 2, 2008. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $74.4M in property damage in the Dover, FL area (ZIP 33527). 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 →