St. Augustine, FL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
St. Augustine 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 St. Johns County, FL. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, lightning, and wildfire.
Storm events near St. Augustine
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of St. Augustine's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to St. Augustine 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 St. Johns County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering St. Augustine along with the rest of the county, not a St. Augustine-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 89.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 89.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 89 | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | 56.6 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 82.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 85.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 18.7 | Very Low |
| Drought | 34.1 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 7.5 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 93.7 | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | — | Not Applicable |
| Landslide | 19.5 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 92.2 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 39.2 | Relatively Low |
| 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 St. Johns County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is St. Augustine, FL at risk of?
St. Augustine 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 St. Johns County, where St. Augustine is located, are hurricane, lightning, and wildfire.
What is St. Augustine's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for St. Johns County, where St. Augustine is located, scoring 93.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is St. Augustine a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — St. Augustine 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 St. Johns County.
Has St. Augustine had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 19 tornado, 48 hail, 48 inland flooding events within 25 miles of St. Augustine since 2016.