Plant City, FL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Plant City is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Hillsborough County, FL. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, lightning, and cold wave.
Storm events near Plant City
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Plant City's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Plant City 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 Hillsborough County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Plant City along with the rest of the county, not a Plant City-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 95.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 97.8 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | 92.4 | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | 68.5 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 97 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 99.7 | Very High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 99.5 | Very High |
| Drought | 83 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 97.8 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 99.3 | Very High |
| Ice Storm | — | Not Applicable |
| Landslide | 64.4 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 99.7 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 82.1 | 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 Hillsborough County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Plant City, FL at risk of?
Plant City 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 Hillsborough County, where Plant City is located, are tornado, lightning, and cold wave.
What is Plant City's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Hillsborough County, where Plant City is located, scoring 99.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Plant City a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Plant City carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Hillsborough County.
Has Plant City had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 10 tornado, 19 hail, 18 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Plant City since 2016.