Government agency data shows 31 natural disaster events for ZIP 34428 in Crystal River, FL. These include 16 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 4 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.1M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 16 recorded incidents (52% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 11, 2023.
Crystal River has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 12, 2023.
Crystal River has experienced 4 extreme cold events 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 cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 14, 2010.
Crystal River has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $10.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 15, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Crystal River was Flood on Sep 15, 2021, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Dec 20, 2000), causing $1M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Jan 10, 2010 also caused significant damage ($730K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 34428 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Crystal River, FL, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Crystal River (ZIP 34428) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 15, 2021.
Crystal River has 7 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 $1.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 34428 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 15, 2021. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.1M in property damage in the Crystal River, FL area (ZIP 34428). 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 →