Venice, FL (ZIP 34285) has a moderate disaster history with 25 recorded events. These include 14 tornadoes, 4 floods, and 3 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $40M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 50 injuries.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (14 total). 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 $29.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 17, 1998.
Venice has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $9.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 27, 2012.
Venice 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.
Venice has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 27, 2002.
Venice 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 Venice was EF3 Tornado on Mar 17, 1985, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. 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 34285 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (14 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), hailstorms (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Venice, FL, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $29.1M in property damage.
Yes, Venice (ZIP 34285) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 27, 2012.
Venice 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 $29.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 17, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 34285 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 17, 1985. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $40M in property damage in the Venice, FL area (ZIP 34285). 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 →