Government agency data shows 29 natural disaster events for ZIP 33762 in Saint Petersburg, FL. These include 11 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $642.3M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 192 injuries.
With 11 recorded incidents (38% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 8, 2022.
Saint Petersburg has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $46.6M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
Saint Petersburg has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $220K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 17, 2023.
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 Jan 25, 2011.
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. EF2 Tornado on Dec 16, 2020 also caused significant damage ($16M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33762 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saint Petersburg, FL, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Saint Petersburg (ZIP 33762) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $220K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 17, 2023.
Saint Petersburg has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $46.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 25, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33762 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 $642.3M in property damage in the Saint Petersburg, FL area (ZIP 33762). 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 →