DeBary, FL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
DeBary is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Volusia County, FL. The county's highest-rated hazards are lightning, hurricane, and tornado.
Storm events near DeBary
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of DeBary's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to DeBary 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 Volusia County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering DeBary along with the rest of the county, not a DeBary-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 96.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 95.2 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | 85 | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | 68.4 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 85.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 98.3 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 62.1 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 32.4 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 39.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 98.5 | Very High |
| Ice Storm | — | Not Applicable |
| Landslide | 55.9 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 99.3 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 87.8 | 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 Volusia County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is DeBary, FL at risk of?
DeBary 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 Volusia County, where DeBary is located, are lightning, hurricane, and tornado.
What is DeBary's biggest natural hazard risk?
Lightning is the highest-rated hazard for Volusia County, where DeBary is located, scoring 99.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is DeBary a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — DeBary carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Volusia County.
Has DeBary had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 13 tornado, 91 hail, 19 inland flooding events within 25 miles of DeBary since 2016.