Punta Gorda, FL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Punta Gorda is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Charlotte County, FL. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, lightning, and wildfire.
Storm events near Punta Gorda
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Punta Gorda's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Punta Gorda 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 Charlotte County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Punta Gorda along with the rest of the county, not a Punta Gorda-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 92.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 85.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 90.4 | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | 30.3 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 75.1 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 62.6 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 51.6 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 42.4 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 12.3 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 99 | Very High |
| Ice Storm | — | Not Applicable |
| Landslide | 29.2 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 98.2 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 74.6 | 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 Charlotte County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Punta Gorda, FL at risk of?
Punta Gorda 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 Charlotte County, where Punta Gorda is located, are hurricane, lightning, and wildfire.
What is Punta Gorda's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Charlotte County, where Punta Gorda is located, scoring 99 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Punta Gorda a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Punta Gorda carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Charlotte County.
Has Punta Gorda had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 21 tornado, 7 hail, 14 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Punta Gorda since 2016.