Saint Petersburg, FL (ZIP 33711) has experienced 51 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 22 tornadoes, 19 hailstorms, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $623.5M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 95 injuries.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (22 total). Of these, 2 (9%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2022.
There have been 19 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. 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 $350.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
Saint Petersburg 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $345K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
Saint Petersburg has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $32K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 22, 2012.
Saint Petersburg has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 24, 2003.
Saint Petersburg has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $594.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 10, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Saint Petersburg was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 10, 2017, which caused $594.5M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Oct 3, 1992), causing $25M in damages. Extreme Cold/Wind Chill on Jan 24, 2003 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33711 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (22 events), hailstorms (19 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saint Petersburg, FL, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $27.3M in property damage.
Yes, Saint Petersburg (ZIP 33711) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $345K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
Saint Petersburg has 22 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 $27.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33711 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 10, 2017. This event caused $594.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $623.5M in property damage in the Saint Petersburg, FL area (ZIP 33711). 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 →