Pembroke Pines, FL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Pembroke Pines is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Broward County, FL. The county's highest-rated hazards are lightning, hurricane, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Pembroke Pines
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Pembroke Pines's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Pembroke Pines 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 Broward County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Pembroke Pines along with the rest of the county, not a Pembroke Pines-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 97 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 99.4 | Very High |
| Coastal Flooding | 97 | Very High |
| Earthquake | 40.9 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 98.8 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 96.3 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 95.2 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 34.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 34.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 99.8 | Very High |
| Ice Storm | — | Not Applicable |
| Landslide | 67 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 100 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 80.2 | 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 Broward County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Pembroke Pines, FL at risk of?
Pembroke Pines 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 Broward County, where Pembroke Pines is located, are lightning, hurricane, and inland flooding.
What is Pembroke Pines's biggest natural hazard risk?
Lightning is the highest-rated hazard for Broward County, where Pembroke Pines is located, scoring 100 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Pembroke Pines a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Pembroke Pines carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Broward County.
Has Pembroke Pines had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 36 tornado, 75 hail, 211 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Pembroke Pines since 2016.