Government agency data shows 44 natural disaster events for ZIP 34974 in Okeechobee, FL. These include 23 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $64.1M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 62 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (23 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 27, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $13.6M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 9, 2024.
Okeechobee has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $45.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 24, 2005.
Okeechobee 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 $3.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 27, 2010.
Okeechobee has experienced 1 flood 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 $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 27, 2012.
Okeechobee has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 28, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Okeechobee was 92 mph High Wind on Oct 24, 2005, which caused $27.5M in property damage. Another major event was 92 mph Strong Wind (Sep 26, 2004), causing $17.6M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Mar 9, 1998 also caused significant damage ($5.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 34974 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), flood (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Okeechobee, FL, with 23 events documented.
Yes, Okeechobee (ZIP 34974) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $150K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 27, 2012.
Okeechobee has 13 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 $13.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 34974 was 92 mph High Wind, which occurred on Oct 24, 2005. This event caused $27.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $64.1M in property damage in the Okeechobee, FL area (ZIP 34974). 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 →