Port Orange, FL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Port Orange is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Volusia County, FL. The county's highest-rated hazards are lightning, hurricane, and tornado.
Storm events near Port Orange
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Port Orange's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Port Orange 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 Volusia County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Port Orange along with the rest of the county, not a Port Orange-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 96.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 95.2 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | 85 | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | 68.4 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 85.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 98.3 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 62.1 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 32.4 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 39.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 98.5 | Very High |
| Ice Storm | — | Not Applicable |
| Landslide | 55.9 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 99.3 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 87.8 | Relatively High |
| 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 Volusia County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Port Orange, FL at risk of?
Port Orange 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 Volusia County, where Port Orange is located, are lightning, hurricane, and tornado.
What is Port Orange's biggest natural hazard risk?
Lightning is the highest-rated hazard for Volusia County, where Port Orange is located, scoring 99.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Port Orange a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Port Orange carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Volusia County.
Has Port Orange had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 10 tornado, 46 hail, 13 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Port Orange since 2016.