Stuart, FL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Stuart 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 Martin County, FL. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, lightning, and wildfire.
Storm events near Stuart
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Stuart's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Stuart 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 Martin County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Stuart along with the rest of the county, not a Stuart-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 90.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 83.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 73 | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | 21.4 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 67.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 74.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 35.3 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 61.1 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 37.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 98.7 | Very High |
| Ice Storm | — | Not Applicable |
| Landslide | 33.5 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 95.8 | Relatively 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 Martin County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Stuart, FL at risk of?
Stuart 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 Martin County, where Stuart is located, are hurricane, lightning, and wildfire.
What is Stuart's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Martin County, where Stuart is located, scoring 98.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Stuart a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Stuart 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 Martin County.
Has Stuart had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 23 tornado, 46 hail, 22 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Stuart since 2016.