Ruskin, FL (ZIP 33570) has a moderate disaster history with 43 recorded events. These include 12 extreme cold events, 12 hailstorms, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $75.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Ruskin is extreme cold events, with 12 recorded events making up 28% of the area's disaster history. 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.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 27, 2014.
Ruskin has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. 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 $357.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 13, 1991.
Ruskin has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 10, 2017.
Ruskin 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.
Ruskin has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 27, 1969.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ruskin was Frost/Freeze on Jan 2, 2008, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Feb 5, 1996), causing $14M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Jan 10, 2010 also caused significant damage ($8.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33570 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include extreme cold events (12 events), hailstorms (12 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (6 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is extreme cold events, which account for 28% of all recorded events.
Extreme cold events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ruskin, FL, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $69.5M in property damage.
Yes, Ruskin (ZIP 33570) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 10, 2017.
Ruskin has 9 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 $357.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 13, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33570 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Jan 2, 2008. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $75.6M in property damage in the Ruskin, FL area (ZIP 33570). 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 →