Government agency data shows 43 natural disaster events for ZIP 34480 in Ocala, FL. These include 22 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 66 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Ocala is hailstorms, with 22 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 26, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. 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 $8.7M 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 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $551.1K 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 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. EF2 Tornado on Apr 19, 1978 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 34480 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ocala, FL, with 22 events documented.
Yes, Ocala (ZIP 34480) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $551.1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 10, 2017.
Ocala has 14 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 $8.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 20, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 34480 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 $9.2M in property damage in the Ocala, FL area (ZIP 34480). 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 →