Palmetto, FL (ZIP 34221) has experienced 52 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 20 tornadoes, 15 hailstorms, and 7 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.5M. A total of 19 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Palmetto is tornadoes, with 20 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (10%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 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 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 15, 2022.
Palmetto 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.
Palmetto has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 7 (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 $6.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 10, 2017.
Palmetto has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 31, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Palmetto 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. 1.5" Hail on May 4, 1996 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 34221 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (20 events), hailstorms (15 events), extreme cold events (7 events), floods (7 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Palmetto, FL, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.7M in property damage.
Yes, Palmetto (ZIP 34221) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 10, 2017.
Palmetto has 20 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 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 34221 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 $27.5M in property damage in the Palmetto, FL area (ZIP 34221). 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 →