Apollo Beach, FL (ZIP 33572) has a moderate disaster history with 39 recorded events. These include 12 extreme cold events, 10 hailstorms, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $72.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
With 12 recorded incidents (31% of all events), extreme cold events are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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.
Apollo Beach has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 27, 2014.
Apollo Beach has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $182.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 7, 1996.
Apollo Beach 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 $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 10, 2017.
Apollo Beach 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.
Apollo Beach has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 1964.
The most significant disaster event on record for Apollo Beach 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 33572 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include extreme cold events (12 events), hailstorms (10 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (6 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is extreme cold events, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Extreme cold events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Apollo Beach, FL, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $69.5M in property damage.
Yes, Apollo Beach (ZIP 33572) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 10, 2017.
Apollo Beach has 8 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 $182.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 7, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33572 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 $72.6M in property damage in the Apollo Beach, FL area (ZIP 33572). 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 →