Federal records document 57 natural disaster events in the Odessa, FL area (ZIP 33556). These include 30 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 5 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.4M. A total of 61 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Odessa is hailstorms, with 30 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 31, 2022.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $12.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Odessa 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.
Odessa has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2025.
Odessa has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 22, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Odessa 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. EF1 Tornado on Feb 19, 1974 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33556 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), tornadoes (17 events), extreme cold events (5 events), floods (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Odessa, FL, with 30 events documented.
Yes, Odessa (ZIP 33556) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2025.
Odessa has 17 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 $12.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33556 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 $26.4M in property damage in the Odessa, FL area (ZIP 33556). 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 →