Federal records document 67 natural disaster events in the Auburndale, FL area (ZIP 33823). These include 39 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 5 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $964.6M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 55 injuries.
With 39 recorded incidents (58% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 13, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $26.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 10, 2017.
Auburndale has experienced 5 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $25.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 15, 2010.
Auburndale has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $749M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 13, 2004.
Auburndale has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 15, 2015.
Auburndale has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Oct 8, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Auburndale was 78 mph High Wind on Aug 13, 2004, which caused $749M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Sep 10, 2017), causing $162.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 8, 1979 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33823 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), tornadoes (14 events), extreme cold events (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), floods (3 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Auburndale, FL, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $150K in property damage.
Yes, Auburndale (ZIP 33823) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 15, 2015.
Auburndale has 14 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 $26.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 10, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33823 was 78 mph High Wind, which occurred on Aug 13, 2004. This event caused $749M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $964.6M in property damage in the Auburndale, FL area (ZIP 33823). 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 →