Government agency data shows 44 natural disaster events for ZIP 33843 in Frostproof, FL. These include 22 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 5 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $965.2M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Frostproof is hailstorms, with 22 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $24M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 24, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 9, 2024.
Frostproof 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.
Frostproof 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.
Frostproof 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.
Frostproof 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 Frostproof 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. 4.5" Hail on Mar 30, 1996 also caused significant damage ($24M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33843 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), tornadoes (13 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 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Frostproof, FL, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $24M in property damage.
Yes, Frostproof (ZIP 33843) 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.
Frostproof has 13 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33843 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 $965.2M in property damage in the Frostproof, FL area (ZIP 33843). 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 →