Federal records document 56 natural disaster events in the Basinger, FL area (ZIP 34972). These include 29 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $22M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 73 injuries.
With 29 recorded incidents (52% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jan 10, 2022.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $14M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 9, 2024.
Basinger has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $4.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 27, 2012.
Basinger has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $17K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 23, 2017.
Basinger 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.
Basinger 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 Basinger was EF1 Tornado on Mar 9, 1998, which caused $5.4M in property damage. Another major event was Coastal Flood (Oct 27, 2012), causing $4.2M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Oct 9, 2024 also caused significant damage ($3.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 34972 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), tornadoes (16 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Basinger, FL, with 29 events documented.
Yes, Basinger (ZIP 34972) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 27, 2012.
Basinger has 16 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $14M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 34972 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 9, 1998. This event caused $5.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22M in property damage in the Basinger, FL area (ZIP 34972). 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 →