ZIP code 34952, covering Port Saint Lucie, FL, has 70 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 46 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $29M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Port Saint Lucie is hailstorms, with 46 recorded events making up 66% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2024.
Port Saint Lucie 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 $20.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 9, 2024.
Port Saint Lucie has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 26, 2023.
Port Saint Lucie has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $4.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 21, 2021.
Port Saint Lucie 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.
Port Saint Lucie 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 Port Saint Lucie was EF1 Tornado on Oct 9, 2024, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Oct 9, 2024), causing $5M in damages. Coastal Flood on Oct 27, 2012 also caused significant damage ($4.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 34952 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Port Saint Lucie, FL, with 46 events documented.
Yes, Port Saint Lucie (ZIP 34952) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 21, 2021.
Port Saint Lucie 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 $20.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 34952 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 9, 2024. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29M in property damage in the Port Saint Lucie, FL area (ZIP 34952). 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 →