Wauchula, FL (ZIP 33873) has a moderate disaster history with 31 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 5 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $327.8M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Wauchula is hailstorms, with 13 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 2, 2022.
Wauchula has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $832K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 9, 2024.
Wauchula 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 $11.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 14, 2010.
Wauchula has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 7, 2021.
Wauchula has experienced 2 hurricanes on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $60.1M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 28, 2022.
Wauchula has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $252M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 13, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wauchula was 108 mph High Wind on Aug 13, 2004, which caused $252M in property damage. Another major event was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Sep 10, 2017), causing $59.1M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Jan 10, 2010 also caused significant damage ($6.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33873 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme cold events (5 events), floods (3 events), hurricanes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wauchula, FL, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4K in property damage.
Yes, Wauchula (ZIP 33873) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 7, 2021.
Wauchula has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $832K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33873 was 108 mph High Wind, which occurred on Aug 13, 2004. This event caused $252M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $327.8M in property damage in the Wauchula, FL area (ZIP 33873). 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 →