Government agency data shows 23 natural disaster events for ZIP 33920 in Alva, FL. These include 8 extreme cold events, 8 hailstorms, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Alva is extreme cold events, with 8 recorded events making up 35% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 8 (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 $23.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 15, 2010.
Alva has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 11, 2025.
Alva has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 10, 2017.
Alva has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 17, 1982.
Alva 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 Jun 23, 2009.
Alva has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 15, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Alva was Frost/Freeze on Feb 5, 1996, which caused $14M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Jan 5, 2001), causing $2.6M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Jan 11, 2010 also caused significant damage ($2.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33920 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include extreme cold events (8 events), hailstorms (8 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is extreme cold events, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Extreme cold events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alva, FL, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $23.6M in property damage.
Yes, Alva (ZIP 33920) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $600K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 10, 2017.
Alva has 2 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 $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 17, 1982.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33920 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Feb 5, 1996. This event caused $14M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24.8M in property damage in the Alva, FL area (ZIP 33920). 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 →