ZIP code 34949, covering Fort Pierce, FL, has 72 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 41 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $147.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Fort Pierce is hailstorms, with 41 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% 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 $52.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 9, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 26, 2023.
Fort Pierce 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 $91.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 9, 2014.
Fort Pierce has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (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 $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 27, 2010.
Fort Pierce has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 25, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fort Pierce was Flood on Aug 19, 2008, which caused $87M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Oct 9, 2024), causing $39M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Oct 9, 2024 also caused significant damage ($8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 34949 has experienced 72 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (11 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Pierce, FL, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Fort Pierce (ZIP 34949) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $91.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 9, 2014.
Fort Pierce has 14 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 $52.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 34949 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 19, 2008. This event caused $87M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $147.5M in property damage in the Fort Pierce, FL area (ZIP 34949). 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 →