Fort Myers, FL (ZIP 33903) has experienced 57 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 28 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 8 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $38.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 22 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Fort Myers is hailstorms, with 28 recorded events making up 49% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $13.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 8, 2008.
Fort Myers has experienced 8 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 8 (100%) 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 $23.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 15, 2010.
Fort Myers 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 15, 2024.
Fort Myers 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 Jun 23, 2009.
Fort Myers has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 11, 1982.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fort Myers was Frost/Freeze on Feb 5, 1996, which caused $14M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Jan 5, 2001), causing $2.6M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jul 23, 1989 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33903 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), tornadoes (16 events), extreme cold events (8 events), floods (3 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Myers, FL, with 28 events documented.
Yes, Fort Myers (ZIP 33903) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 15, 2024.
Fort Myers 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 $13.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 8, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33903 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Feb 5, 1996. This event caused $14M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $38.5M in property damage in the Fort Myers, FL area (ZIP 33903). 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 →