Carol City, FL (ZIP 33055) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 24 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.2M. A total of 41 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (24 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 23, 2025.
Carol City has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 27, 2022.
Carol City has experienced 3 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 May 15, 2006.
Carol City has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 12, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Carol City was EF2 Tornado on Feb 19, 1968, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 10, 1956), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Sep 27, 2022 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33055 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Carol City, FL, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Carol City (ZIP 33055) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $30K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 12, 2025.
Carol City has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $8.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 27, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33055 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 19, 1968. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.2M in property damage in the Carol City, FL area (ZIP 33055). 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 →