Government agency data shows 11 natural disaster events for ZIP 33476 in Pahokee, FL. These include 6 tornadoes, 4 hailstorms, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $762.8K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 31 injuries.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (6 total). 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 $762.8K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 5, 2001.
Pahokee has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 1998.
Pahokee has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 14, 1969.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pahokee was EF3 Tornado on Oct 19, 1958, which caused $250K in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Dec 31, 1986), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33476 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (6 events), hailstorms (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pahokee, FL, with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $762.8K in property damage.
Pahokee has 6 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 $762.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 5, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33476 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 19, 1958. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $762.8K in property damage in the Pahokee, FL area (ZIP 33476). 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 →