Cocoa Beach, FL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Cocoa Beach is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Brevard County, FL. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, lightning, and wildfire.
Storm events near Cocoa Beach
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Cocoa Beach's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Cocoa 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 Brevard County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Cocoa Beach along with the rest of the county, not a Cocoa Beach-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 97.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 95 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | 82 | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | 46.4 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 85.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 95.3 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 30.2 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 49 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 35.1 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 99.7 | Very High |
| Ice Storm | — | Not Applicable |
| Landslide | 49.6 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 99.4 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 96 | Relatively High |
| 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 Brevard County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Cocoa Beach, FL at risk of?
Cocoa 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 Brevard County, where Cocoa Beach is located, are hurricane, lightning, and wildfire.
What is Cocoa Beach's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Brevard County, where Cocoa Beach is located, scoring 99.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Cocoa Beach a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Cocoa Beach carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Brevard County.
Has Cocoa Beach had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 15 tornado, 47 hail, 14 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Cocoa Beach since 2016.