Government agency data shows 14 natural disaster events for ZIP 34473 in Ocala, FL. These include 8 tornadoes, 4 hailstorms, and 1 extreme cold event. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 52 injuries.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (8 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 20, 2020.
Ocala has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 26, 2023.
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 flood 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 $230K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 1, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ocala was EF2 Tornado on Jan 7, 1995, which caused $2.8M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Dec 31, 1975), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 34473 has experienced 14 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (8 events), hailstorms (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ocala, FL, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.8M in property damage.
Yes, Ocala (ZIP 34473) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $230K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 1, 1998.
Ocala has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 20, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 34473 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jan 7, 1995. This event caused $2.8M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.1M in property damage in the Ocala, FL area (ZIP 34473). 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 →