Callaway, FL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Callaway is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Bay County, FL. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, lightning, and tornado.
Storm events near Callaway
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Callaway's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Callaway 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 Bay County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Callaway along with the rest of the county, not a Callaway-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 75.7 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 74.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 77.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | 54.9 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 84.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 94.1 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 79.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 17.1 | Very Low |
| Hail | 20.4 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 98.7 | Very High |
| Ice Storm | — | Not Applicable |
| Landslide | 33.4 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 97.8 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 67.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 32.6 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Bay County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Callaway, FL at risk of?
Callaway is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Bay County, where Callaway is located, are hurricane, lightning, and tornado.
What is Callaway's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Bay County, where Callaway is located, scoring 98.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Callaway a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Callaway carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Bay County.
Has Callaway had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 23 tornado, 26 hail, 142 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Callaway since 2016.