Government agency data shows 40 natural disaster events for ZIP 33982 in Punta Gorda, FL. These include 17 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 7 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.5M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 17 recorded incidents (43% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $9.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 30, 2023.
Punta Gorda 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.
Punta Gorda has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $270K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 10, 2017.
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 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 33982 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (11 events), extreme cold events (7 events), floods (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Punta Gorda, FL, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Punta Gorda (ZIP 33982) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $270K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 10, 2017.
Punta Gorda 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 $9.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 30, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33982 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 $18.5M in property damage in the Punta Gorda, FL area (ZIP 33982). 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 →