Government agency data shows 16 natural disaster events for ZIP 33438 in Canal Point, FL. These include 9 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 2 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 27 injuries.
With 9 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 23, 2025.
Canal Point has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $502.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 10, 1963.
Canal Point has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $5.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 27, 2010.
Canal Point has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $6.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 26, 2012.
Canal Point has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 25, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Canal Point was Coastal Flood on Oct 26, 2012, which caused $6.3M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Dec 27, 2010), causing $3.3M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Jan 2, 2010 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33438 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Canal Point, FL, with 9 events documented.
Yes, Canal Point (ZIP 33438) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $6.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 26, 2012.
Canal Point has 3 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 $502.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 10, 1963.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33438 was Coastal Flood, which occurred on Oct 26, 2012. This event caused $6.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.5M in property damage in the Canal Point, FL area (ZIP 33438). 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 →