Government agency data shows 37 natural disaster events for ZIP 33825 in Avon Park, FL. These include 22 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 4 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $449.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Avon Park is hailstorms, with 22 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 18, 2022.
Avon Park has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 9, 2024.
Avon Park has experienced 4 extreme cold events 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 cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $17.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 15, 2010.
Avon Park has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $220K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 20, 2008.
Avon Park has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $430M in documented property damage. 4 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 Avon Park was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 10, 2017, which caused $430M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Jan 11, 2010), causing $9.9M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Dec 15, 2010 also caused significant damage ($6.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33825 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), tornadoes (9 events), extreme cold events (4 events), flood (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Avon Park, FL, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500K in property damage.
Yes, Avon Park (ZIP 33825) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $220K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 20, 2008.
Avon Park has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33825 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 10, 2017. This event caused $430M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $449.2M in property damage in the Avon Park, FL area (ZIP 33825). 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 →