Government agency data shows 22 natural disaster events for ZIP 34217 in Bradenton Beach, FL. These include 8 floods, 7 extreme cold events, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
With 8 recorded incidents (36% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 8 (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 $6.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 26, 2017.
Bradenton Beach 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.
Bradenton Beach has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 10, 2021.
Bradenton Beach has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bradenton Beach 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 34217 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (8 events), extreme cold events (7 events), tornadoes (4 events), and hailstorms (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bradenton Beach, FL, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.2M in property damage.
Yes, Bradenton Beach (ZIP 34217) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 26, 2017.
Bradenton Beach has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 10, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 34217 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 $22.9M in property damage in the Bradenton Beach, FL area (ZIP 34217). 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 →