Government agency data shows 31 natural disaster events for ZIP 34668 in Port Richey, FL. These include 12 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $112.7M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Port Richey is hailstorms, with 12 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $205K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 31, 2022.
Port Richey has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 9, 2018.
Port Richey has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 6 (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 $98.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2025.
Port Richey has experienced 5 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $11.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 14, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Port Richey was Flood on Sep 3, 2016, which caused $89M in property damage. Another major event was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill (Jan 24, 2003), causing $7.5M in damages. Flood on Aug 3, 2015 also caused significant damage ($7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 34668 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (6 events), and extreme cold events (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Port Richey, FL, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $205K in property damage.
Yes, Port Richey (ZIP 34668) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $98.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2025.
Port Richey has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 9, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 34668 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 3, 2016. This event caused $89M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $112.7M in property damage in the Port Richey, FL area (ZIP 34668). 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 →