Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 34222 in Ellenton, FL. These include 14 tornadoes, 12 hailstorms, and 7 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.6M. A total of 10 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 14 recorded incidents (37% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $917.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 9, 2005.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 32% 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.
Ellenton 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.
Ellenton has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 Jun 21, 2003.
Ellenton 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 Ellenton 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 34222 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (14 events), hailstorms (12 events), extreme cold events (7 events), floods (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ellenton, FL, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $917.8K in property damage.
Yes, Ellenton (ZIP 34222) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2003.
Ellenton has 14 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 $917.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 9, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 34222 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 $23.6M in property damage in the Ellenton, FL area (ZIP 34222). 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 →