Cocoa, FL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Cocoa 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
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Cocoa's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Cocoa 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 along with the rest of the county, not a Cocoa-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, FL at risk of?
Cocoa 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 is located, are hurricane, lightning, and wildfire.
What is Cocoa's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Brevard County, where Cocoa is located, scoring 99.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Cocoa a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Cocoa 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 had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 16 tornado, 40 hail, 16 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Cocoa since 2016.