ZIP code 33440, covering Clewiston, FL, has 78 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 28 wildfires, 21 hailstorms, and 17 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $48.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
With 28 recorded incidents (36% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (7%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 1, 2023.
There have been 21 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $893K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 9, 2024.
Clewiston has experienced 6 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $46.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 3, 2012.
Clewiston has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 24, 2005.
Clewiston 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 $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 19, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clewiston was Cold/Wind Chill on Feb 5, 1996, which caused $24.9M in property damage. Another major event was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill (Jan 5, 2001), causing $19M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Jan 22, 2009 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33440 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (28 events), hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (17 events), extreme cold events (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), flood (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clewiston, FL, with 28 events documented.
Yes, Clewiston (ZIP 33440) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $300K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 19, 2008.
Clewiston has 17 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 $893K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33440 was Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Feb 5, 1996. This event caused $24.9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $48.3M in property damage in the Clewiston, FL area (ZIP 33440). 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 →