Cape Coral, FL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Cape Coral 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 Cape Coral
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Cape Coral's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Cape Coral 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 Cape Coral along with the rest of the county, not a Cape Coral-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 Cape Coral, FL at risk of?
Cape Coral 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 Cape Coral is located, are hurricane, lightning, and coastal flooding.
What is Cape Coral's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Lee County, where Cape Coral is located, scoring 99.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Cape Coral a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Cape Coral 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 Cape Coral had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 25 tornado, 12 hail, 21 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Cape Coral since 2016.