Government agency data shows 16 natural disaster events for ZIP 33050 in Marathon, FL. These include 7 severe wind events, 6 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.2M.
Severe wind events represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (7 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 25, 2009.
Marathon has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 10, 2008.
Marathon has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $11.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 29, 2024.
Marathon has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 2, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Marathon 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 33050 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (2 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is severe wind events, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Severe wind events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Marathon, FL, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Marathon (ZIP 33050) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 29, 2024.
Marathon has 6 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 $25.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 10, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33050 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 $25.2M in property damage in the Marathon, FL area (ZIP 33050). 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 →