Government agency data shows 43 natural disaster events for ZIP 34736 in Groveland, FL. These include 22 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 3 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8M. A total of 8 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 51% of all recorded events (22 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $500 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 9, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 3, 1991.
Groveland 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.
Groveland has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $388.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 12, 2022.
Groveland has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 24, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Groveland was EF2 Tornado on Aug 31, 1985, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Dec 27, 2010), causing $1.8M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Jan 2, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 34736 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), tornadoes (13 events), extreme cold events (3 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Groveland, FL, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500 in property damage.
Yes, Groveland (ZIP 34736) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $388.2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 12, 2022.
Groveland has 13 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 $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 3, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 34736 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 31, 1985. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8M in property damage in the Groveland, FL area (ZIP 34736). 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 →