Government agency data shows 34 natural disaster events for ZIP 33980 in Port Charlotte, FL. These include 13 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 7 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (13 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 5, 2022.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 13, 2017.
Port Charlotte has experienced 7 extreme cold events on record. 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.
Port Charlotte 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Port Charlotte was EF2 Tornado on Apr 5, 1993, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Feb 5, 1996), causing $3.1M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Jan 10, 2010 also caused significant damage ($2.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33980 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (12 events), extreme cold events (7 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Port Charlotte, FL, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Port Charlotte (ZIP 33980) 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.
Port Charlotte has 12 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 $10.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 13, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33980 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 5, 1993. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.9M in property damage in the Port Charlotte, FL area (ZIP 33980). 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 →