Milton, FL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Milton 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 Santa Rosa County, FL. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, lightning, and tornado.
Storm events near Milton
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Milton's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Milton 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 Santa Rosa County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Milton along with the rest of the county, not a Milton-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 81.3 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 73.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 70.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | 51 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 86.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 89.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 66.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 44.3 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 37.4 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 97.2 | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | 21.9 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 32.7 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 95.3 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 29.2 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 37.7 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Santa Rosa County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Milton, FL at risk of?
Milton 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 Santa Rosa County, where Milton is located, are hurricane, lightning, and tornado.
What is Milton's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Santa Rosa County, where Milton is located, scoring 97.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Milton a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Milton 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 Santa Rosa County.
Has Milton had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 24 tornado, 30 hail, 60 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Milton since 2016.