ZIP code 33647, covering Tampa, FL, has 57 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 38 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 5 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.9M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (38 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 4, 2023.
Tampa has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 2, 2018.
Tampa has experienced 5 extreme cold events 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 cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $11.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 14, 2010.
Tampa has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 12, 2017.
Tampa has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 22, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tampa was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill on Jan 24, 2003, which caused $7.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Feb 19, 1974), causing $2.5M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Jan 10, 2010 also caused significant damage ($2.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33647 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (9 events), extreme cold events (5 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tampa, FL, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Tampa (ZIP 33647) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 12, 2017.
Tampa has 9 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 $3.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 2, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33647 was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Jan 24, 2003. This event caused $7.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.9M in property damage in the Tampa, FL area (ZIP 33647). 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 →