Lutz, FL (ZIP 33549) has experienced 54 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 36 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 5 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.7M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 36 recorded incidents (67% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 28, 2020.
Lutz has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 2, 2018.
Lutz 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.
Lutz has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 2, 2014.
Lutz has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 22, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lutz was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill on Jan 24, 2003, which caused $7.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Feb 19, 1974), causing $2.5M 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 33549 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), tornadoes (9 events), extreme cold events (5 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lutz, FL, with 36 events documented.
Yes, Lutz (ZIP 33549) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $200K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 2, 2014.
Lutz has 9 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 $3.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 2, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33549 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 $15.7M in property damage in the Lutz, FL area (ZIP 33549). 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 →