Lake Panasoffkee, FL (ZIP 33538) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 8 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 20 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lake Panasoffkee is hailstorms, with 8 recorded events making up 35% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2014.
Lake Panasoffkee has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 20, 2020.
Lake Panasoffkee has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2011.
Lake Panasoffkee has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (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 $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 14, 2010.
Lake Panasoffkee 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lake Panasoffkee was EF2 Tornado on Jan 7, 1995, which caused $2.8M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Jan 11, 2010), causing $1.9M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 29, 2001 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33538 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lake Panasoffkee, FL, with 8 events documented.
Yes, Lake Panasoffkee (ZIP 33538) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $35K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2025.
Lake Panasoffkee has 7 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 $4.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 20, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33538 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jan 7, 1995. This event caused $2.8M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.1M in property damage in the Lake Panasoffkee, FL area (ZIP 33538). 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 →