Brooksville, FL (ZIP 34614) has a moderate disaster history with 20 recorded events. These include 7 tornadoes, 6 hailstorms, and 4 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 35% of all recorded events (7 total). 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 $2.9M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 24, 2012.
Brooksville has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 27, 2014.
Brooksville 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 14, 2010.
Brooksville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2011.
Brooksville 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 $940K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 24, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brooksville 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 (Jan 10, 2010), causing $970K in damages. Flood on Jun 24, 2012 also caused significant damage ($940K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 34614 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (7 events), hailstorms (6 events), extreme cold events (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brooksville, FL, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.9M in property damage.
Yes, Brooksville (ZIP 34614) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $940K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 24, 2012.
Brooksville has 7 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 $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 24, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 34614 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 $5.6M in property damage in the Brooksville, FL area (ZIP 34614). 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 →