Wesley Chapel, FL (ZIP 33543) has a moderate disaster history with 31 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 5 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.3M. A total of 13 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 17 recorded incidents (55% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 4, 2023.
Wesley Chapel has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 25, 2006.
Wesley Chapel has experienced 5 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $11.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 14, 2010.
Wesley Chapel 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 $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 2, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wesley Chapel was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill on Jan 24, 2003, which caused $7.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Dec 25, 2006), causing $3.5M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Jan 10, 2010 also caused significant damage ($2.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33543 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (8 events), extreme cold events (5 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wesley Chapel, FL, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Wesley Chapel (ZIP 33543) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $150K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 2, 2003.
Wesley Chapel has 8 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 $4.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 25, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33543 was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Jan 24, 2003. This event caused $7.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.3M in property damage in the Wesley Chapel, FL area (ZIP 33543). 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 →