Atlantic Beach, FL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Atlantic Beach is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Duval County, FL. The county's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, lightning, and hurricane.
Storm events near Atlantic Beach
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Atlantic Beach's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Atlantic Beach itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Duval County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Atlantic Beach along with the rest of the county, not a Atlantic Beach-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 89.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 97.6 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | 91 | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | 90.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 96.8 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 91.5 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 98.5 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 21.3 | Very Low |
| Hail | 96.2 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 97.7 | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | 17 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 41.9 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 98.5 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 81.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 7.9 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Duval County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Atlantic Beach, FL at risk of?
Atlantic Beach is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — higher risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Duval County, where Atlantic Beach is located, are cold wave, lightning, and hurricane.
What is Atlantic Beach's biggest natural hazard risk?
Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Duval County, where Atlantic Beach is located, scoring 98.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Atlantic Beach a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Atlantic Beach carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Duval County.
Has Atlantic Beach had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 16 tornado, 78 hail, 103 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Atlantic Beach since 2016.