Crystal River, FL (ZIP 34429) has a moderate disaster history with 30 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 4 extreme cold events, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.1M.
The dominant hazard type for Crystal River is hailstorms, with 17 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 4, 2024.
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 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $650K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 12, 2023.
Crystal River has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 2002.
Crystal River 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 $133K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 1, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Crystal River was Frost/Freeze on Dec 20, 2000, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Jan 10, 2010), causing $730K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 34429 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), extreme cold events (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Crystal River, FL, with 17 events documented.
Yes, Crystal River (ZIP 34429) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $133K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 1, 2015.
Crystal River has 4 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 $650K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 34429 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Dec 20, 2000. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.1M in property damage in the Crystal River, FL area (ZIP 34429). 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 →