Inverness, FL (ZIP 34452) has a moderate disaster history with 40 recorded events. These include 24 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 4 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
With 24 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 11, 2023.
Inverness has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. 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 $3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 24, 2012.
Inverness 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.
Inverness has experienced 2 floods 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 $109K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 29, 2012.
Inverness 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 Inverness was EF3 Tornado on Apr 9, 1983, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. 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 34452 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (9 events), extreme cold events (4 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Inverness, FL, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Inverness (ZIP 34452) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $109K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 29, 2012.
Inverness has 9 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 24, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 34452 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 9, 1983. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.4M in property damage in the Inverness, FL area (ZIP 34452). 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 →