Federal records document 55 natural disaster events in the Sarasota, FL area (ZIP 34243). These include 21 tornadoes, 15 hailstorms, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $35.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (21 total). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 16, 2022.
There have been 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 15, 2022.
Sarasota has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 10 (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.
Sarasota 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.
Sarasota 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 Sarasota 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 34243 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (21 events), hailstorms (15 events), floods (10 events), extreme cold events (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 Sarasota, FL, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.7M in property damage.
Yes, Sarasota (ZIP 34243) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $16.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 11, 2024.
Sarasota has 21 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 $3.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 16, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 34243 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 $35.8M in property damage in the Sarasota, FL area (ZIP 34243). 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 →