Government agency data shows 34 natural disaster events for ZIP 34442 in Hernando, FL. These include 21 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 4 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.8M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (21 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 11, 2023.
Hernando has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 29, 2001.
Hernando 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.
Hernando has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $108K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 29, 2012.
Hernando has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hernando was EF2 Tornado on Mar 29, 2001, which caused $1.5M 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 34442 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme cold events (4 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hernando, FL, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Hernando (ZIP 34442) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $108K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 29, 2012.
Hernando 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 $2.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 29, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 34442 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 29, 2001. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.8M in property damage in the Hernando, FL area (ZIP 34442). 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 →