Government agency data shows 40 natural disaster events for ZIP 34228 in Whitney Beach, FL. These include 15 tornadoes, 9 floods, and 7 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $35.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Whitney Beach is tornadoes, with 15 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 16, 2022.
Whitney Beach has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 9 (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 $16.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 11, 2024.
Whitney 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.
Whitney Beach has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2007.
Whitney Beach has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 23, 1985.
The most significant disaster event on record for Whitney Beach was Flood on Jun 11, 2024, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Jan 11, 2010), causing $7M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Dec 14, 2010 also caused significant damage ($4.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 34228 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (15 events), floods (9 events), extreme cold events (7 events), hailstorms (7 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Whitney Beach, FL, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.8M in property damage.
Yes, Whitney Beach (ZIP 34228) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $16.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 11, 2024.
Whitney Beach has 15 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 $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 16, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 34228 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 11, 2024. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $35.9M in property damage in the Whitney Beach, FL area (ZIP 34228). 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 →