Niceville, FL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Niceville 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 Okaloosa County, FL. The county's highest-rated hazards are lightning, hurricane, and tornado.
Storm events near Niceville
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Niceville's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Niceville 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 Okaloosa County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Niceville along with the rest of the county, not a Niceville-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 75.7 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 80.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 62.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | 62.3 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 88.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 94.2 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 72.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 20.9 | Very Low |
| Hail | 28.9 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 98.1 | Very High |
| Ice Storm | 36.6 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 45.2 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 99.1 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 73.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 46.9 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Okaloosa County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Niceville, FL at risk of?
Niceville 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 Okaloosa County, where Niceville is located, are lightning, hurricane, and tornado.
What is Niceville's biggest natural hazard risk?
Lightning is the highest-rated hazard for Okaloosa County, where Niceville is located, scoring 99.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Niceville a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Niceville 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 Okaloosa County.
Has Niceville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 26 tornado, 16 hail, 59 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Niceville since 2016.