Sunny Isles Beach, FL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Sunny Isles Beach is rated Very High for overall natural hazard risk — among the most at-risk counties in the country — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Miami-Dade County, FL. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, lightning, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Sunny Isles Beach
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Sunny Isles Beach's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Sunny Isles Beach 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 Miami-Dade County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Sunny Isles Beach along with the rest of the county, not a Sunny Isles Beach-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 96.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 99.7 | Very High |
| Coastal Flooding | 99.6 | Very High |
| Earthquake | 62.1 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 99.3 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 98.7 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 99.5 | Very High |
| Drought | 79.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 96.6 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 100 | Very High |
| Ice Storm | — | Not Applicable |
| Landslide | 46.4 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 99.9 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 82.4 | 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 Miami-Dade County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Sunny Isles Beach, FL at risk of?
Sunny Isles Beach is rated Very High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — among the most at-risk counties in the country. The highest-rated hazards for Miami-Dade County, where Sunny Isles Beach is located, are hurricane, lightning, and inland flooding.
What is Sunny Isles Beach's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Miami-Dade County, where Sunny Isles Beach is located, scoring 100 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Sunny Isles Beach a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Sunny Isles Beach carries among the most at-risk counties in the country for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Very High" for Miami-Dade County.
Has Sunny Isles Beach had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 31 tornado, 69 hail, 206 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Sunny Isles Beach since 2016.