Ocala, FL (ZIP 34481) has a moderate disaster history with 39 recorded events. These include 23 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 29 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (23 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 26, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% 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 $4.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 20, 2020.
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 $260.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 21, 2018.
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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ocala was EF3 Tornado on Dec 31, 1975, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 29, 2001), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 34481 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (4 events), and extreme cold 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 23 events documented.
Yes, Ocala (ZIP 34481) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $260.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 21, 2018.
Ocala has 11 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 $4.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 20, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 34481 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 31, 1975. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.8M in property damage in the Ocala, FL area (ZIP 34481). 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 →