Lehigh Acres, FL (ZIP 33936) has a moderate disaster history with 32 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 8 extreme cold events, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lehigh Acres is hailstorms, with 15 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
Lehigh Acres 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.
Lehigh Acres has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $785K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2001.
Lehigh Acres has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $340K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 15, 2016.
Lehigh Acres 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.
Lehigh Acres 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 Lehigh Acres 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 33936 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), extreme cold events (8 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lehigh Acres, FL, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Lehigh Acres (ZIP 33936) 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.
Lehigh Acres 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 $785K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33936 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 $25.3M in property damage in the Lehigh Acres, FL area (ZIP 33936). 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 →