Ocala, FL (ZIP 34470) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 22 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
With 22 recorded incidents (59% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (9%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 26, 2023.
Ocala has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $830K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 7, 2005.
Ocala has experienced 4 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $251.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 10, 2017.
Ocala has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 24, 2003.
Ocala has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 8, 1975.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ocala was EF1 Tornado on Jul 15, 1981, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 15, 1981), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 34470 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ocala, FL, with 22 events documented.
Yes, Ocala (ZIP 34470) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $251.1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 10, 2017.
Ocala has 9 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 $830K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 7, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 34470 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 15, 1981. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1M in property damage in the Ocala, FL area (ZIP 34470). 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 →