Government agency data shows 19 natural disaster events for ZIP 33955 in Punta Gorda, FL. These include 7 extreme cold events, 5 tornadoes, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.6M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Extreme cold events represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 37% of all recorded events (7 total). Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $8.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 15, 2010.
Punta Gorda has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 13, 2017.
Punta Gorda has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 1, 2017.
Punta Gorda 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $170K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 23, 2001.
Punta Gorda has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 11, 1982.
The most significant disaster event on record for Punta Gorda was Frost/Freeze on Feb 5, 1996, which caused $3.1M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Jan 10, 2010), causing $2.6M in damages. EF1 Tornado on May 26, 1980 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33955 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include extreme cold events (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), hailstorms (4 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is extreme cold events, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Extreme cold events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Punta Gorda, FL, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.4M in property damage.
Yes, Punta Gorda (ZIP 33955) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $170K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 23, 2001.
Punta Gorda 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 13, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33955 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Feb 5, 1996. This event caused $3.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.6M in property damage in the Punta Gorda, FL area (ZIP 33955). 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 →