ZIP code 33566, covering Plant City, FL, has 61 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 24 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 12 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $108.4M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 467 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (24 total). 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 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 30% 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 $38M 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 20% 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 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $640K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 17, 2018.
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.
Plant City has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 1997.
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 33566 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (18 events), extreme cold events (12 events), floods (4 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Plant City, FL, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Plant City (ZIP 33566) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $640K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 17, 2018.
Plant City has 18 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 $38M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 16, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33566 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 $108.4M in property damage in the Plant City, FL area (ZIP 33566). 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 →