Fruitland Park, FL (ZIP 34731) has a moderate disaster history with 25 recorded events. These include 11 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 3 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $58.4M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 15 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Fruitland Park is hailstorms, with 11 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jan 22, 2017.
Fruitland Park has experienced 8 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 $54.9M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 2, 2007.
Fruitland Park has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 27, 2010.
Fruitland Park 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 $313.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 12, 2022.
Fruitland Park has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fruitland Park was EF3 Tornado on Feb 2, 2007, which caused $52M in property damage and was linked to 8 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Aug 31, 1985), causing $2.5M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Dec 27, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 34731 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), tornadoes (8 events), extreme cold events (3 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fruitland Park, FL, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Fruitland Park (ZIP 34731) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $313.2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 12, 2022.
Fruitland Park has 8 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 $54.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 2, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 34731 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 2, 2007. This event caused $52M in documented property damage. It resulted in 8 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $58.4M in property damage in the Fruitland Park, FL area (ZIP 34731). 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 →