Sebring, FL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Sebring is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Highlands County, FL. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, hurricane, and lightning.
Storm events near Sebring
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Sebring's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Sebring 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 Highlands County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Sebring along with the rest of the county, not a Sebring-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 92.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 78.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 28 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 72.6 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 82.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 75.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 73.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 41.6 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 95.7 | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | — | Not Applicable |
| Landslide | 30.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 95.3 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 99.8 | Very High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| 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 Highlands County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Sebring, FL at risk of?
Sebring is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Highlands County, where Sebring is located, are strong wind, hurricane, and lightning.
What is Sebring's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Highlands County, where Sebring is located, scoring 99.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Sebring a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Sebring carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Highlands County.
Has Sebring had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 8 tornado, 9 hail, 4 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Sebring since 2016.