Federal records document 79 natural disaster events in the Jensen Beach, FL area (ZIP 34957). These include 52 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $30M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
With 52 recorded incidents (66% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% 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 $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.
Jensen Beach has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 26, 2023.
Jensen Beach 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2022.
Jensen Beach 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.
Jensen Beach 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 Jensen Beach 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 34957 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (52 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (8 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 Jensen Beach, FL, with 52 events documented.
Yes, Jensen Beach (ZIP 34957) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2022.
Jensen Beach has 12 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 34957 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 $30M in property damage in the Jensen Beach, FL area (ZIP 34957). 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 →