Government agency data shows 25 natural disaster events for ZIP 34785 in Wildwood, FL. These include 12 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 3 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $118M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 31 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Wildwood is hailstorms, with 12 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 27, 2019.
Wildwood has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $114.5M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2011.
Wildwood has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 14, 2010.
Wildwood has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2011.
Wildwood has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wildwood was EF3 Tornado on Feb 2, 2007, which caused $62M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Feb 2, 2007), causing $52M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Jan 11, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1.9M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 34785 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wildwood, FL, with 12 events documented.
Yes, Wildwood (ZIP 34785) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $35K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2025.
Wildwood has 6 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 $114.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 34785 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 2, 2007. This event caused $62M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $118M in property damage in the Wildwood, FL area (ZIP 34785). 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 →