Big Pine Key, FL (ZIP 33043) shows 10 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 5 tornadoes, 4 severe wind events, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.3M. A total of 10 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 5 recorded incidents (50% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 26, 2005.
Big Pine Key has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 25, 2009.
Big Pine Key has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 2, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Big Pine Key was EF1 Tornado on Feb 2, 1998, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Aug 26, 2005), causing $5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33043 has experienced 10 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Big Pine Key, FL, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25.3M in property damage.
Big Pine Key has 5 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 $25.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 26, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33043 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 2, 1998. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.3M in property damage in the Big Pine Key, FL area (ZIP 33043). 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 →