Federal records document 74 natural disaster events in the Plant City, FL area (ZIP 33565). These include 31 hailstorms, 26 tornadoes, and 12 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $108.7M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 478 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Plant City is hailstorms, with 31 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 5, 2024.
There have been 26 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $38.5M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 16, 2020.
There have been 12 recorded extreme cold events in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (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 $69.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 14, 2010.
Plant City has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $620K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2003.
Plant City has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Sep 12, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Plant City was EF4 Tornado on Apr 4, 1966, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 8 fatalities. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Jan 2, 2008), causing $15M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Feb 5, 1996 also caused significant damage ($14M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33565 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (26 events), extreme cold events (12 events), floods (3 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Plant City, FL, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Plant City (ZIP 33565) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $620K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2003.
Plant City has 26 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $38.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 16, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33565 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 4, 1966. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 8 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $108.7M in property damage in the Plant City, FL area (ZIP 33565). 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 →