Palm Coast, FL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Palm Coast 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 Flagler County, FL. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, wildfire, and tornado.
Storm events near Palm Coast
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Palm Coast's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Palm Coast 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 Flagler County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Palm Coast along with the rest of the county, not a Palm Coast-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 88.2 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 79.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 67.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | 39.2 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 70.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 80.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 19.4 | Very Low |
| Drought | 25.7 | Very Low |
| Hail | 6.8 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 95 | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | — | Not Applicable |
| Landslide | 27.2 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 75.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 41.4 | Relatively Low |
| 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 Flagler County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Palm Coast, FL at risk of?
Palm Coast 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 Flagler County, where Palm Coast is located, are hurricane, wildfire, and tornado.
What is Palm Coast's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Flagler County, where Palm Coast is located, scoring 95 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Palm Coast a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Palm Coast 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 Flagler County.
Has Palm Coast had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 13 tornado, 56 hail, 52 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Palm Coast since 2016.