Osprey, FL (ZIP 34229) has a moderate disaster history with 22 recorded events. These include 14 tornadoes, 3 extreme cold events, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.7M. A total of 8 injuries have been reported across all events.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (14 total). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $16.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 17, 2016.
Osprey has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 14, 2010.
Osprey has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $9.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2003.
Osprey has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 25, 1990.
Osprey has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Osprey was EF2 Tornado on Jan 17, 2016, which caused $12M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 21, 2003), causing $9.2M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Aug 19, 1973 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 34229 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (14 events), extreme cold events (3 events), floods (2 events), hailstorms (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Osprey, FL, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $16.1M in property damage.
Yes, Osprey (ZIP 34229) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2003.
Osprey has 14 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 $16.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 17, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 34229 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jan 17, 2016. This event caused $12M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.7M in property damage in the Osprey, FL area (ZIP 34229). 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 →