Crystal Beach, FL (ZIP 34681) has a moderate disaster history with 19 recorded events. These include 9 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $604.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
With 9 recorded incidents (47% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $250 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jan 10, 2011.
Crystal Beach has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 17, 2023.
Crystal Beach has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 12, 1992.
Crystal Beach has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 24, 2003.
Crystal Beach has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $594.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 10, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Crystal Beach was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 10, 2017, which caused $594.5M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Aug 3, 2015), causing $3.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jul 12, 1992 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 34681 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Crystal Beach, FL, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $250 in property damage.
Yes, Crystal Beach (ZIP 34681) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 17, 2023.
Crystal Beach has 3 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 $5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 12, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 34681 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 10, 2017. This event caused $594.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $604.2M in property damage in the Crystal Beach, FL area (ZIP 34681). 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 →