Bonita Springs, FL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Bonita Springs is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Lee County, FL. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, lightning, and coastal flooding.
Storm events near Bonita Springs
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Bonita Springs's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Bonita Springs 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 Lee County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Bonita Springs along with the rest of the county, not a Bonita Springs-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 96.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 97.3 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | 97.4 | Very High |
| Earthquake | 33.9 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 93.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 87.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 72.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 52.3 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 24.3 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 99.9 | Very High |
| Ice Storm | — | Not Applicable |
| Landslide | 48.4 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 99.8 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 64.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 0 | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Lee County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Bonita Springs, FL at risk of?
Bonita Springs 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 Lee County, where Bonita Springs is located, are hurricane, lightning, and coastal flooding.
What is Bonita Springs's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Lee County, where Bonita Springs is located, scoring 99.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Bonita Springs a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Bonita Springs carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Lee County.
Has Bonita Springs had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 19 tornado, 22 hail, 43 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Bonita Springs since 2016.