Fort Pierce, FL (ZIP 34950) has experienced 52 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 32 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (32 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
Fort Pierce has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. 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 $5.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 9, 2024.
Fort Pierce has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 7, 2022.
Fort Pierce has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 21, 2021.
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 Coastal Flood on Oct 27, 2012, which caused $4.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 9, 1998), causing $3.2M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Dec 27, 2010 also caused significant damage ($2.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 34950 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (4 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Pierce, FL, with 32 events documented.
Yes, Fort Pierce (ZIP 34950) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 21, 2021.
Fort Pierce has 10 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 $5.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 34950 was Coastal Flood, which occurred on Oct 27, 2012. This event caused $4.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.1M in property damage in the Fort Pierce, FL area (ZIP 34950). 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 →