ZIP code 33881, covering Winter Haven, FL, has 59 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 31 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 5 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $970.5M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 69 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (31 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 13, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $32.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 11, 2010.
Winter Haven 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.
Winter Haven has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $749M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 13, 2004.
Winter Haven has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 6, 2008.
Winter Haven 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Winter Haven 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. EF2 Tornado on May 8, 1979 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33881 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (16 events), extreme cold events (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), floods (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Winter Haven, FL, with 31 events documented.
Yes, Winter Haven (ZIP 33881) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 6, 2008.
Winter Haven has 16 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 $32.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 11, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33881 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 $970.5M in property damage in the Winter Haven, FL area (ZIP 33881). 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 →