North Miami Beach, FL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
North Miami Beach is rated Very High for overall natural hazard risk — among the most at-risk counties in the country — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Miami-Dade County, FL. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, lightning, and inland flooding.
Storm events near North Miami Beach
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of North Miami Beach's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to North Miami Beach 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 Miami-Dade County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering North Miami Beach along with the rest of the county, not a North Miami Beach-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 96.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 99.7 | Very High |
| Coastal Flooding | 99.6 | Very High |
| Earthquake | 62.1 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 99.3 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 98.7 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 99.5 | Very High |
| Drought | 79.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 96.6 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 100 | Very High |
| Ice Storm | — | Not Applicable |
| Landslide | 46.4 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 99.9 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 82.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 Miami-Dade County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is North Miami Beach, FL at risk of?
North Miami Beach is rated Very High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — among the most at-risk counties in the country. The highest-rated hazards for Miami-Dade County, where North Miami Beach is located, are hurricane, lightning, and inland flooding.
What is North Miami Beach's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Miami-Dade County, where North Miami Beach is located, scoring 100 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is North Miami Beach a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — North Miami Beach carries among the most at-risk counties in the country for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Very High" for Miami-Dade County.
Has North Miami Beach had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 33 tornado, 73 hail, 209 inland flooding events within 25 miles of North Miami Beach since 2016.