Punta Gorda, FL (ZIP 33983) has a moderate disaster history with 34 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 7 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.8M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (14 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 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 13, 2017.
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 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 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 33983 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (11 events), extreme cold events (7 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Punta Gorda, FL, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Punta Gorda (ZIP 33983) 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 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 $10.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 13, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 33983 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 $18.8M in property damage in the Punta Gorda, FL area (ZIP 33983). 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 →