Marco Island, FL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Marco Island is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Collier County, FL. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, lightning, and cold wave.
Storm events near Marco Island
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Marco Island's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Marco Island 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 Collier County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Marco Island along with the rest of the county, not a Marco Island-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 96.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 98.3 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | 95.2 | Very High |
| Earthquake | 38.6 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 93.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 76.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 99.2 | Very High |
| Drought | 65 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 19.9 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 99.7 | Very High |
| Ice Storm | — | Not Applicable |
| Landslide | 69.6 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 99.4 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 51.7 | 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 Collier County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Marco Island, FL at risk of?
Marco Island 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 Collier County, where Marco Island is located, are hurricane, lightning, and cold wave.
What is Marco Island's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Collier County, where Marco Island is located, scoring 99.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Marco Island a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Marco Island carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Collier County.
Has Marco Island had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 5 tornado, 11 hail, 28 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Marco Island since 2016.