Federal records document 54 natural disaster events in the Fort Myers, FL area (ZIP 33907). These include 26 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 8 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $39.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 21 injuries.
With 26 recorded incidents (48% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 12, 2011.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $15M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 9, 2024.
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 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 $530K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 12, 2024.
Fort Myers has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 11, 1982.
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.
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 33907 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (15 events), extreme cold events (8 events), floods (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Myers, FL, with 26 events documented.
Yes, Fort Myers (ZIP 33907) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $530K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 12, 2024.
Fort Myers has 15 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 $15M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33907 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 $39.1M in property damage in the Fort Myers, FL area (ZIP 33907). 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 →