Government agency data shows 40 natural disaster events for ZIP 33870 in Sebring, FL. These include 19 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 4 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $452M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 18 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Sebring is hailstorms, with 19 recorded events making up 48% 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.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 12, 2022.
Sebring 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.
Sebring has experienced 2 floods 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 $221.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 20, 2008.
Sebring 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.
Sebring has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 1, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sebring 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 33870 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), tornadoes (13 events), extreme cold events (4 events), floods (2 events), hurricane (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sebring, FL, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500K in property damage.
Yes, Sebring (ZIP 33870) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $221.2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 20, 2008.
Sebring 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 $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 12, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33870 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 $452M in property damage in the Sebring, FL area (ZIP 33870). 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 →