Government agency data shows 20 natural disaster events for ZIP 33928 in Estero, FL. These include 8 extreme cold events, 5 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $526.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
Extreme cold events represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (8 total). 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.
Estero has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 21, 2021.
Estero has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $501M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 10, 2017.
Estero has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 2, 2015.
Estero 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 Estero was Flood on Sep 10, 2017, which caused $500M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Feb 5, 1996), causing $14M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Jan 5, 2001 also caused significant damage ($2.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33928 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include extreme cold events (8 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (3 events), hailstorms (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is extreme cold events, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Extreme cold events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Estero, FL, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $23.6M in property damage.
Yes, Estero (ZIP 33928) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $501M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 10, 2017.
Estero has 5 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 $1.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 21, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33928 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 10, 2017. This event caused $500M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $526.2M in property damage in the Estero, FL area (ZIP 33928). 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 →