Palmdale, FL (ZIP 33944) shows 10 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 4 hailstorms, 2 floods, and 1 extreme cold event. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (4 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 10, 2025.
Palmdale has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 10, 2017.
Palmdale has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 31, 2000.
Palmdale has experienced 1 hurricane on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 28, 2022.
Palmdale has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 9, 2024.
Palmdale has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 5, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Palmdale was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill on Dec 31, 2000, which caused $1M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33944 has experienced 10 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (4 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), hurricane (1 event), tornado (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Palmdale, FL, with 4 events documented.
Yes, Palmdale (ZIP 33944) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $60K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 10, 2017.
Palmdale has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $100K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33944 was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Dec 31, 2000. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2M in property damage in the Palmdale, FL area (ZIP 33944). 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 →