Blizzard of 1993 produced 10,213 flood insurance claims in Florida and $196 million in payments. The median paid claim was $17,658.
Around 14.2% of claims filed under this event closed without any payment. That figure excludes records FEMA marks as administrative errors.
Official source figures, as of 14 August 2026. Calculated from National Flood Insurance Program policy records published by FEMA. These are premiums other policyholders paid, not a quote or an offer of coverage.
What the water was
Rainfall accumulation accounted for 5.7% of claims with a recorded cause, and 2.2% of all claims came from properties rated outside the high-risk flood zones.
Where Blizzard of 1993 hit hardest
| County | Claims | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Pasco County | 2,969 | $71 million |
| Citrus County | 1,502 | $43 million |
| Pinellas County | 3,067 | $40 million |
| Hernando County | 815 | $23 million |
| Hillsborough County | 416 | $4 million |
| Levy County | 186 | $3 million |
| Manatee County | 291 | $2 million |
| Sarasota County | 223 | $2 million |
Pasco County absorbed the largest share, with 2,969 claims and $71 million paid.
How this compares
Against the $19.33 billion the NFIP has paid in Florida since 1978, Blizzard of 1993 represents roughly 1.0% of everything ever paid out in the state. See every event ranked.