Minneola, FL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Minneola 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 Lake County, FL. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, lightning, and tornado.
Storm events near Minneola
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Minneola's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Minneola 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 Lake County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Minneola along with the rest of the county, not a Minneola-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 96 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 92.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 35.4 | Very Low |
| Earthquake | 61.1 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 79.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 97.4 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 63.3 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 35 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 43.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 95 | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | — | Not Applicable |
| Landslide | 66.8 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 97.5 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 98.8 | Very High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| 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 Lake County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Minneola, FL at risk of?
Minneola 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 Lake County, where Minneola is located, are strong wind, lightning, and tornado.
What is Minneola's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Lake County, where Minneola is located, scoring 98.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Minneola a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Minneola 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 Lake County.
Has Minneola had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 14 tornado, 58 hail, 17 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Minneola since 2016.