ZIP code 34142, covering Zcta 34142, FL, has 118 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 89 wildfires, 13 hailstorms, and 6 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $47.9M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 89 recorded incidents (75% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 9 (10%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 15, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 23, 2023.
Zcta 34142 has experienced 6 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $46.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 3, 2012.
Zcta 34142 has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $842.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 9, 2024.
Zcta 34142 has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 17, 2016.
Zcta 34142 has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $419K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 28, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 34142 was Cold/Wind Chill on Feb 5, 1996, which caused $24.9M in property damage. Another major event was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill (Jan 5, 2001), causing $19M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Jan 22, 2009 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 34142 has experienced 118 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (89 events), hailstorms (13 events), extreme cold events (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 34142, FL, with 89 events documented.
Zcta 34142 has 6 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 $842.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 34142 was Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Feb 5, 1996. This event caused $24.9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $47.9M in property damage in the Zcta 34142, FL area (ZIP 34142). 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 →