Silver Springs, FL (ZIP 34488) has experienced 51 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 22 hailstorms, 15 wildfires, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 22 recorded incidents (43% 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 26, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 19, 2024.
Silver Springs has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 31, 1985.
Silver Springs has experienced 2 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 $231K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 11, 2010.
Silver Springs has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 14, 2013.
Silver Springs 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 Silver Springs was EF1 Tornado on Jul 15, 1981, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 10, 1976), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 34488 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), wildfires (15 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Silver Springs, FL, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Silver Springs (ZIP 34488) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $231K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 11, 2010.
Silver Springs 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 31, 1985.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 34488 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 $1.3M in property damage in the Silver Springs, FL area (ZIP 34488). 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 →