ZIP code 33629, covering Tampa, FL, has 64 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 23 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 12 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $82.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 36% of all recorded events (23 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2008.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2011.
There have been 12 recorded extreme cold events in this area, representing 19% 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.
Tampa has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 14, 2011.
Tampa has experienced 5 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $7.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 1, 2015.
Tampa 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 Tampa 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 33629 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (16 events), extreme cold events (12 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (5 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tampa, FL, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $250K in property damage.
Yes, Tampa (ZIP 33629) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 1, 2015.
Tampa has 16 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 $5.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33629 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 $82.6M in property damage in the Tampa, FL area (ZIP 33629). 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 →