Government agency data shows 27 natural disaster events for ZIP 34747 in Kissimmee, FL. These include 17 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 3 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1B. These events have resulted in 28 recorded deaths and 156 injuries.
With 17 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 25, 2023.
Kissimmee has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $77.8M in documented property damage. 25 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 23, 1998.
Kissimmee 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 27, 2010.
Kissimmee has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $939M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 25, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kissimmee was 105 mph High Wind on Aug 13, 2004, which caused $881M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was 77 mph Strong Wind (Sep 25, 2004), causing $58M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Feb 23, 1998 also caused significant damage ($50M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 34747 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kissimmee, FL, with 17 events documented.
Kissimmee has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $77.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 23, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 34747 was 105 mph High Wind, which occurred on Aug 13, 2004. This event caused $881M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1B in property damage in the Kissimmee, FL area (ZIP 34747). 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 →