Government agency data shows 48 natural disaster events for ZIP 34761 in Ocoee, FL. These include 29 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 3 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $961.6M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 109 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Ocoee is hailstorms, with 29 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $300 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 4, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. 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 $20.6M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 22, 1998.
Ocoee 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.
Ocoee has experienced 3 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.
Ocoee has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 19, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ocoee 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 22, 1998 also caused significant damage ($15M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 34761 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), tornadoes (12 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ocoee, FL, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $300 in property damage.
Yes, Ocoee (ZIP 34761) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 19, 2018.
Ocoee has 12 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 $20.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 22, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 34761 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 $961.6M in property damage in the Ocoee, FL area (ZIP 34761). 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 →