Government agency data shows 29 natural disaster events for ZIP 34293 in South Venice, FL. These include 14 tornadoes, 6 hailstorms, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 56 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for South Venice is tornadoes, with 14 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. 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 Apr 30, 1988.
South Venice has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 29, 2016.
South Venice has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $9.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 7, 2021.
South 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.
South 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 South 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 34293 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (14 events), hailstorms (6 events), floods (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in South Venice, FL, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $29.1M in property damage.
Yes, South Venice (ZIP 34293) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 7, 2021.
South 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 Apr 30, 1988.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 34293 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 $40.2M in property damage in the South Venice, FL area (ZIP 34293). 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 →