Palmetto, FL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Palmetto is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Manatee County, FL. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, lightning, and coastal flooding.
Storm events near Palmetto
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Palmetto's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Palmetto 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 Manatee County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Palmetto along with the rest of the county, not a Palmetto-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 90.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 93.5 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | 98 | Very High |
| Earthquake | 34.8 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 88.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 98 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 77.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 80.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 49.1 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 99.3 | Very High |
| Ice Storm | — | Not Applicable |
| Landslide | 36.7 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 98.8 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 75.2 | 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 Manatee County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Palmetto, FL at risk of?
Palmetto 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 Manatee County, where Palmetto is located, are hurricane, lightning, and coastal flooding.
What is Palmetto's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Manatee County, where Palmetto is located, scoring 99.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Palmetto a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Palmetto carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Manatee County.
Has Palmetto had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 26 tornado, 9 hail, 27 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Palmetto since 2016.