Daytona Beach, Florida
13 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1952 and the latest in 1978. It stands in the Daytona Beach census division. It lies in ZIP code area 32114. The Survey maps it on the Daytona Beach quadrangle. 72,647 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 13 feet above sea level.
Then and now
1952 to 1978The same ground, surveyed 26 years apart. Drag the handle to wipe between them. Both sheets are United States Geological Survey originals; neither has been altered.


Compare 1952 against another survey:
On record in Daytona Beach
Buildings and businesses the archive holds for this place. Each opens its own page, with the source record it came from.
On the National Register 12 of 24 shown
Mary McLeod Bethune HomeNational Historic Landmark · listed 1974
Abbey, Thelisted 1987
Delos A. Blodgett Houselisted 1993
City Island Ball Parklisted 1998
Cypress Street Elementary Schoollisted 1996
Daytona Beach Bandshell and Oceanfront Park Complexlisted 1999
Bartholomew J. Donnelly Houselisted 1993
Amos Kling Houselisted 1993
Kress, S.H., and Co. Buildinglisted 1983
Merchants Bank Buildinglisted 1986
Olds Halllisted 1993
Rogers Houselisted 1986
Population over time
2 figuresDaytona Beach grew from 61,005 to 72,647 between 2010 and 2020. These are the recorded population figures Wikidata holds for this place, reached through the Geographic Names Information System number this page is keyed on rather than by name, so they belong to this place and not to another of the same name. Most are census counts, but not all are: an early figure may be a founding or settlement estimate, and an estimate published within five years of a census is left out. The change column is computed, and is left blank where more than 20 years separate a figure from the one before it, because a gap that long is not a change between two counts.
| Year | People | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61,005 | |
| 2020 | 72,647 | +11,642 (+19%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
5 surveys from 13 printed sheetsMatched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.
- 1952 USGS Daytona Beach quadrangle1:24000, 7 printings
- 1954 USGS Daytona Beach quadrangle1:250000
- 1958 USGS Daytona Beach quadrangle1:250000, 2 printings
- 1964 USGS Daytona Beach quadrangle1:250000
- 1978 USGS Daytona Beach quadrangle1:100000, 2 printings
Fires near this place
201 since 1992Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 201 fires within 5 miles of Daytona Beach between 1992 and 2020, burning about 661 acres in total. 38 started naturally. 31 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Natural | 38 |
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 37 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 34 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 31 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 24 |
| Recreation and ceremony | 20 |
| Railroad operations and maintenance | 12 |
| Debris and open burning | 3 |
| Smoking | 2 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 September 1999 | Natural | under an acre | Florida Forest Service | not named |
| 5 September 2007 | Natural | 4.0 acres | Florida Forest Service | WF- BEVILLE ROAD |
| 18 September 2008 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Florida Forest Service | WF VILLAGE LANE-0739 |
| 18 September 1992 | Railroad operations and maintenance | under an acre | Florida Forest Service | not named |
| 11 September 1992 | Railroad operations and maintenance | 2.0 acres | Florida Forest Service | not named |
| 9 August 2013 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 1.5 acres | Florida Forest Service | CEDAR HIGHLANDS (64) |
| 7 August 2016 | Debris and open burning | 1.0 acres | Florida Forest Service | PRIMROSE (64) |
| 30 August 2004 | Recreation and ceremony | under an acre | Florida Forest Service | HOMELESS FIRE |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
2 within 5 milesRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 2 workings within 5 miles of Daytona Beach: 1 past producer, 1 producer. 1 still produces. What was taken out: Sand and Gravel, Construction, Limestone, General. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbour Sand and Gravel Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Volusia Co. Rd. and Bridge - Holly Hills Pit | Limestone, General | Producer | Limestone |
Storms near this place
41 since 1993Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Daytona Beach in 41 storm reports between 1993 and 2021: 14 hail, 13 thunderstorm wind, 5 rip current, 3 tornado. The reports record 6 deaths and 20 injuries. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2000 | Rip Current | Daytona Beach | 2 killed | Large swells produced strong rip currents on Volusia County Beaches. Two fifteen year old brothers who were visiting Daytona Beach from Georgia were caught in a rip current and drowned. |
| February 1998 | Tornado (F2) | Daytona Beach | 1 killed, 3 hurt, $4,000,000 | The first tornado in a major tornado outbreak set down along Route 92 about 5 miles southwest of Daytona Beach. The category F2 tornado moved about 8 miles to the northeast passing over the junction of Interstate 95 and Interstate 4 and finally lifted in the south part of Daytona Beach west of the Intracoastal Waterway. Six hundred structures were damaged or destroyed. One person was killed in a mobile home and three others were injured. |
| September 2005 | Rip Current | Daytona Beach | 1 killed | A 30 year-old man vacationing in Florida from New York drowned in a rip current. |
| October 2003 | Rip Current | Daytona Beach | 1 killed | A 70 year old man was swimming alone and was the apparent victim of a rip current. |
| June 1999 | Rip Current | Daytona Beach | 1 killed | A 28 year old man drowned when he was pulled away from the shore by a rip current. Lifeguards from Stuart to Daytona Beach reported large numbers of rescues due to rip currents. |
| July 2002 | Lightning | Daytona Beach | 8 hurt | Eight spectators were struck and injured by lightning at Daytona Beach International Speedway. Two of the victims were hospitalized. Six were treated and released at the scene. |
| March 2001 | Tornado (F1) | Daytona Beach | 5 hurt, $5,000,000 | An F1 tornado and strong downburst winds touched down in the heart of Daytona Beach just west of the Halifax River Lagoon. At least 100 homes and dozens of vehicles were damaged, many due to fallen trees. Boats on trailers were overturned and the roof of a furniture store was destroyed. An airplane was overturned at Daytona Beach Airport. Five people were injured, three were taken to an emergency room. Damage estimates were near $5 million. |
| June 2004 | Lightning | Daytona Beach | 2 hurt | Two spectators suffered minor injuries from a lightning strike at Daytona Beach International Speedway. |
| March 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Daytona Beach | 1 hurt, $30,000 | Strong microburst winds hit the barrier island in Daytona Beach destroying a large tent and a beach tollbooth. One person was injured. |
| June 1997 | Rip Current | Daytona Beach | 1 hurt | A large number of rip currents formed along the coast of Volusia County. The county beach patrol pulled 86 people from the surf. One 17 year old boy was hospitalised. |
| May 2005 | Hail | Daytona Beach | $100,000 | Hail damaged over a hundred cars and fifty airplanes near Embry-Riddle University. |
| July 2004 | Heavy Rain | Daytona Beach | $30,000 | A 600 square foot section of roof collapsed at a vacant store at the Daytona Mall due to the weight of rain. |
| June 1995 | Hail | Daytona Beach | $25,000 | Strong downburst winds blew down trees, destroyed a pool screen and produced two and one-half-inch-diameter hail in the Spruce Creek Village. |
| July 2002 | Lightning | Daytona Beach | $20,000 | Lightning started a fire that damaged an apartment building in Daytona Beach. |
| June 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Daytona Beach | $15,000 | Thunderstorm winds blew a 50 foot section off the roof of a restaurant in Daytona Bach. |
| June 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Daytona Beach | $10,000 | Thunderstorm winds blew down a large tree which damaged a truck. |
| November 2021 | Flood | Daytona Beach | $5,000 | A very slow-moving front produced persistent heavy rains across portion of Volusia County. Twenty-four hour rain totals were 6-10 inches, however most of the rain fell in less than 12-hours, impacting Daytona Beach and Port Orange. As much as 5-6 inches accumulated between 1500 and 1800 LST. Numerous roadways were flooded, with as much as 1-2 feet of standing water in some localized areas, resulting in road closures. |
| March 2018 | Hail | Daytona Beach | - | A member of the public reported ping pong ball sized hail at the intersection of Halifax Avenue and Seabreeze Boulevard in Daytona Beach. |
| March 2018 | Hail | Daytona Beach | - | A trained spotter reported 2 inch hail in Holly Hill. |
| March 2008 | Hail | Daytona Beach | - | A trained spotter reported quarter size hail. |
| October 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Daytona Beach | - | Trees were blown down on Tomoka Road. |
| March 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Daytona Beach | - | A wind gust to 63 mph was recorded at Daytona Beach International Airport. |
| August 2004 | Tornado (F0) | Daytona Beach | - | A waterspout made landfall along the beach in Daytona Beach damaging the roof of a house and blowing branches out of trees. Witnesses saw the spout come ashore. |
| April 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Daytona Beach | - | Thunderstorms winds blew down two trees in Daytona Beach. |
| February 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Daytona Beach | - | Thunderstorm winds blew down trees at Tuscawilla Park. |
| June 1997 | Funnel Cloud | Daytona Beach | - | A funnel cloud was sighted near Daytona Beach. |
| July 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Daytona Beach | - | Thunderstorm winds blew down three light poles at a baseball stadium. |
| June 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Daytona Beach | - | Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous large trees and damaged a roof. |
| May 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Daytona Beach | - | Thunderstorm winds blew down trees and power lines in Daytona Beach. |
| April 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Daytona Beach | - | Thunderstorm winds blew down trees and power lines near Interstate Highway 4 in Daytona Beach. |
| April 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Daytona Beach | - | Thunderstorm winds blew down trees and power lines near Interstate Highway 4 in Daytona Beach. |
| July 1994 | Hail | Daytona Beach | - | Dime-size hail fell from a severe thunderstorm in Daytona Beach. |
| July 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Daytona Beach | - | A wind gust of 67 mph was recorded at Daytona Beach Airport. |
| March 1993 | Hail | Daytona Beach | - | Golfball-size hail fell at the Daytona Beach Airport. |
| June 2007 | Hail | Daytona Beach | - | no account filed |
| May 2005 | Hail | Daytona Beach | - | no account filed |
| September 2000 | Hail | Daytona Beach | - | no account filed |
| May 1999 | Hail | Daytona Beach | - | no account filed |
| June 1998 | Hail | Daytona Beach | - | no account filed |
| March 1996 | Hail | Daytona Beach | - | no account filed |
| August 1996 | Hail | Daytona Beach | - | no account filed |
Nearest settlements
The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.
| Map | Place | Distance | Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seabreeze | 1.6 miles | 13 | |
| Holly Hill | 2.4 miles | 13 | |
| Ortona | 2.9 miles | 13 | |
| Blake | 2.9 miles | 13 | |
| Daytona Beach Shores | 3.2 miles | 14 | |
| South Daytona | 3.3 miles | 13 | |
| Ellinor Village | 4.9 miles | 13 | |
| Port Orange | 5.2 miles | 14 |
Elsewhere
Matched on this settlement's Geographic Names Information System number rather than its name, so it cannot be a different place of the same name in another state.
| Wikipedia article on Daytona Beach | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q490595 | The structured record the population and elevation above come from. Public domain (CC0). |
Provenance
This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 281353. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.




