ZIP code 34787, covering Winter Garden, FL, has 57 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 39 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $956.9M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 73 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 68% of all recorded events (39 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $300 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 4, 2024.
Winter Garden has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $15.6M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 22, 1998.
Winter Garden has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $939.3M 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 Mar 24, 2013.
Winter Garden 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.
Winter Garden 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 $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 30, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Winter Garden 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 34787 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Winter Garden, FL, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $300 in property damage.
Yes, Winter Garden (ZIP 34787) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $75K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 30, 2013.
Winter Garden 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 $15.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 22, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 34787 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 $956.9M in property damage in the Winter Garden, FL area (ZIP 34787). 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 →