Port Charlotte, FL (ZIP 33981) has a moderate disaster history with 20 recorded events. These include 8 tornadoes, 7 extreme cold events, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 14 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Port Charlotte is tornadoes, with 8 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 9, 2024.
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 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 $370K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 7, 2021.
Port Charlotte has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Port Charlotte 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. Frost/Freeze on Dec 15, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 33981 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (8 events), extreme cold events (7 events), floods (3 events), and hailstorms (2 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Port Charlotte, FL, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.7M in property damage.
Yes, Port Charlotte (ZIP 33981) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $370K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 7, 2021.
Port Charlotte has 8 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 $1.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33981 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 $10.5M in property damage in the Port Charlotte, FL area (ZIP 33981). 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 →