Forest Lakes, FL (ZIP 34232) has a moderate disaster history with 28 recorded events. These include 12 tornadoes, 7 hailstorms, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $35.5M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 12 recorded incidents (43% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $14.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 16, 2022.
Forest Lakes has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 31, 2022.
Forest Lakes has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (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 $20.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 11, 2024.
Forest Lakes has experienced 3 extreme cold events 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 cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 14, 2010.
Forest Lakes has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 23, 1985.
The most significant disaster event on record for Forest Lakes was EF2 Tornado on Jan 17, 2016, which caused $12M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 11, 2024), causing $10M in damages. Flood on Jun 21, 2003 also caused significant damage ($9.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 34232 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (12 events), hailstorms (7 events), floods (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Forest Lakes, FL, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14.1M in property damage.
Yes, Forest Lakes (ZIP 34232) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 11, 2024.
Forest Lakes has 12 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 $14.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 16, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 34232 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jan 17, 2016. This event caused $12M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $35.5M in property damage in the Forest Lakes, FL area (ZIP 34232). 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 →