Pinellas Park, FL

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 53,503 · Part of Pinellas County

Pinellas Park is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Pinellas County, FL. The county's highest-rated hazards are lightning, coastal flooding, and tornado.

Storm events near Pinellas Park

NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Pinellas Park's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Pinellas Park itself, not the whole county.

Tornado 30 events
Hail 10 events
Inland Flooding 28 events

County-wide hazard risk

Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Pinellas County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Pinellas Park along with the rest of the county, not a Pinellas Park-specific figure.

Hazard NRI score Rating
Wildfire 81.1 Relatively Low
Inland Flooding 96.9 Relatively High
Coastal Flooding 99.2 Very High
Earthquake 66.9 Relatively Low
Heat Wave 95.5 Relatively Moderate
Tornado 99 Very High
Avalanche Not Applicable
Cold Wave 98.8 Very High
Drought 20.6 Very Low
Hail 94.3 Relatively High
Hurricane 98.9 Very High
Ice Storm Not Applicable
Landslide 17.6 Very Low
Lightning 99.8 Very High
Strong Wind 65.6 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 Pinellas County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.

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Frequently asked questions

What natural hazards is Pinellas Park, FL at risk of?

Pinellas Park 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 Pinellas County, where Pinellas Park is located, are lightning, coastal flooding, and tornado.

What is Pinellas Park's biggest natural hazard risk?

Lightning is the highest-rated hazard for Pinellas County, where Pinellas Park is located, scoring 99.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").

Is Pinellas Park a high-risk area for natural disasters?

Yes — Pinellas Park carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Pinellas County.

Has Pinellas Park had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?

NOAA has recorded 30 tornado, 10 hail, 28 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Pinellas Park since 2016.