Davenport, FL (ZIP 33837) has a moderate disaster history with 45 recorded events. These include 25 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 5 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1B. These events have resulted in 30 recorded deaths and 158 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Davenport is hailstorms, with 25 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 13, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 $75.8M in documented property damage. 25 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 11, 2010.
Davenport 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 $25.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 15, 2010.
Davenport 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2005.
Davenport has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Oct 8, 2009.
Davenport has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $162.5M in documented property damage. 3 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 Davenport was 78 mph High Wind on Aug 13, 2004, which caused $749M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Sep 10, 2017), causing $162.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Feb 23, 1998 also caused significant damage ($50M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33837 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), tornadoes (11 events), extreme cold events (5 events), flood (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), hurricane (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Davenport, FL, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Davenport (ZIP 33837) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2005.
Davenport has 11 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 $75.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 11, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33837 was 78 mph High Wind, which occurred on Aug 13, 2004. This event caused $749M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1B in property damage in the Davenport, FL area (ZIP 33837). 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 →