Orlando, FL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Orlando is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Orange County, FL. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, lightning, and cold wave.
Storm events near Orlando
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Orlando's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Orlando 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 Orange County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Orlando along with the rest of the county, not a Orlando-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 97.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 98.4 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | 0 | No Rating |
| Earthquake | 75.4 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 94.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 99.1 | Very High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 99.3 | Very High |
| Drought | 34.5 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 98.2 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 98 | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | — | Not Applicable |
| Landslide | 45.3 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 99.5 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 99.9 | 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 Orange County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Orlando, FL at risk of?
Orlando 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 Orange County, where Orlando is located, are strong wind, lightning, and cold wave.
What is Orlando's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Orange County, where Orlando is located, scoring 99.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Orlando a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Orlando carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Orange County.
Has Orlando had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 15 tornado, 98 hail, 22 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Orlando since 2016.