Government agency data shows 32 natural disaster events for ZIP 33931 in Fort Myers Beach, FL. These include 11 tornadoes, 8 extreme cold events, and 7 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $548.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 34% of all recorded events (11 total). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $23.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 9, 2024.
Fort Myers Beach 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 Beach has experienced 7 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.
Fort Myers Beach has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (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 $501.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 10, 2017.
Fort Myers Beach 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 Beach 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. EF2 Tornado on Jan 16, 2022 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33931 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (11 events), extreme cold events (8 events), hailstorms (7 events), floods (5 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Myers Beach, FL, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $23.5M in property damage.
Yes, Fort Myers Beach (ZIP 33931) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $501.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 10, 2017.
Fort Myers Beach has 11 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 $23.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33931 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 $548.3M in property damage in the Fort Myers Beach, FL area (ZIP 33931). 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 →