Key West, FL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Key West is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Monroe County, FL. The county's highest-rated hazards are coastal flooding, hurricane, and lightning.
Storm events near Key West
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Key West's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Key West 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 Monroe County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Key West along with the rest of the county, not a Key West-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 61.9 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 42.9 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | 98.8 | Very High |
| Earthquake | 6.4 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 65.8 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 25.6 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 4.1 | Very Low |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 16.8 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 98 | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | — | Not Applicable |
| Landslide | 18 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 87.1 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 32.4 | Relatively Low |
| 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 Monroe County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Key West, FL at risk of?
Key West is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Monroe County, where Key West is located, are coastal flooding, hurricane, and lightning.
What is Key West's biggest natural hazard risk?
Coastal Flooding is the highest-rated hazard for Monroe County, where Key West is located, scoring 98.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Key West a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Key West carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Monroe County.
Has Key West had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 5 tornado, 1 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Key West since 2016.