Saint Petersburg, FL (ZIP 33774) has a moderate disaster history with 36 recorded events. These include 22 tornadoes, 8 hailstorms, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $648.6M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 110 injuries.
With 22 recorded incidents (61% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $52.8M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
Saint Petersburg has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2001.
Saint Petersburg has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $320K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 17, 2023.
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 EF4 Tornado (Apr 4, 1966), 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 33774 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (22 events), hailstorms (8 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 61% 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 $52.8M in property damage.
Yes, Saint Petersburg (ZIP 33774) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $320K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 17, 2023.
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 $52.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 25, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33774 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 $648.6M in property damage in the Saint Petersburg, FL area (ZIP 33774). 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 →