Fort Pierce, FL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Fort Pierce is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for St. Lucie County, FL. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, lightning, and strong wind.
Storm events near Fort Pierce
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Fort Pierce's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Fort Pierce 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 St. Lucie County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Fort Pierce along with the rest of the county, not a Fort Pierce-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 86.6 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 89.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 65.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | 39.5 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 80.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 82.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 26.4 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 64.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 29.1 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 99.2 | Very High |
| Ice Storm | — | Not Applicable |
| Landslide | 14.2 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 98.2 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 90 | 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 St. Lucie County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Fort Pierce, FL at risk of?
Fort Pierce 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 St. Lucie County, where Fort Pierce is located, are hurricane, lightning, and strong wind.
What is Fort Pierce's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for St. Lucie County, where Fort Pierce is located, scoring 99.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Fort Pierce a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Fort Pierce carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for St. Lucie County.
Has Fort Pierce had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 28 tornado, 36 hail, 16 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Fort Pierce since 2016.