ZIP code 33493 in South Bay, FL has a relatively limited disaster record, with 9 events documented. These include 4 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $510K. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (4 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 1998.
South Bay has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $510K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 18, 2003.
South Bay 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 South Bay was EF1 Tornado on Dec 31, 1986, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 24, 1985), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33493 has experienced 9 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in South Bay, FL, with 4 events documented.
South Bay has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $510K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 18, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33493 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 31, 1986. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $510K in property damage in the South Bay, FL area (ZIP 33493). 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 →