Government agency data shows 22 natural disaster events for ZIP 33849 in Kathleen, FL. These include 11 tornadoes, 5 extreme cold events, and 5 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $37.9M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 461 injuries.
With 11 recorded incidents (50% 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 $25.9M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 21, 1992.
Kathleen 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 $11.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 14, 2010.
Kathleen has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 18, 2009.
Kathleen 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 $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 2, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kathleen was EF4 Tornado on Apr 4, 1966, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 8 fatalities. Another major event was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill (Jan 24, 2003), causing $7.5M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Jan 10, 2010 also caused significant damage ($2.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33849 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (11 events), extreme cold events (5 events), hailstorms (5 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kathleen, FL, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25.9M in property damage.
Yes, Kathleen (ZIP 33849) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $150K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 2, 2003.
Kathleen 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 $25.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 21, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33849 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 4, 1966. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 8 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $37.9M in property damage in the Kathleen, FL area (ZIP 33849). 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 →