Braden River, FL (ZIP 34203) has a moderate disaster history with 49 recorded events. These include 19 tornadoes, 17 hailstorms, and 7 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.5M. A total of 10 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 19 recorded incidents (39% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 10, 2021.
There have been 17 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 15, 2022.
Braden River 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 $15.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 14, 2010.
Braden River has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (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 $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 17, 2022.
Braden River has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 11, 1977.
The most significant disaster event on record for Braden River was Frost/Freeze on Jan 11, 2010, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Dec 14, 2010), causing $4.3M in damages. Flood on Apr 26, 1997 also caused significant damage ($2.9M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 34203 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (19 events), hailstorms (17 events), extreme cold events (7 events), floods (5 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Braden River, FL, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.7M in property damage.
Yes, Braden River (ZIP 34203) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 17, 2022.
Braden River has 19 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 $2.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 10, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 34203 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Jan 11, 2010. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22.5M in property damage in the Braden River, FL area (ZIP 34203). 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 →