Government agency data shows 12 natural disaster events for ZIP 33924 in Captiva, FL. These include 8 extreme cold events, 2 tornadoes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.2M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 8 recorded incidents (67% of all events), extreme cold events are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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.
Captiva has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 13, 2004.
Captiva has experienced 1 flood 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 $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 23, 2001.
Captiva 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 Captiva 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. Frost/Freeze on Jan 11, 2010 also caused significant damage ($2.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33924 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include extreme cold events (8 events), tornadoes (2 events), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is extreme cold events, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Extreme cold events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Captiva, FL, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $23.6M in property damage.
Yes, Captiva (ZIP 33924) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $500K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 23, 2001.
Captiva has 2 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 13, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33924 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 $24.2M in property damage in the Captiva, FL area (ZIP 33924). 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 →