Sunrise, FL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Sunrise is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Broward County, FL. The county's highest-rated hazards are lightning, hurricane, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Sunrise
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Sunrise's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Sunrise 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 Broward County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Sunrise along with the rest of the county, not a Sunrise-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 97 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 99.4 | Very High |
| Coastal Flooding | 97 | Very High |
| Earthquake | 40.9 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 98.8 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 96.3 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 95.2 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 34.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 34.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 99.8 | Very High |
| Ice Storm | — | Not Applicable |
| Landslide | 67 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 100 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 80.2 | 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 Broward County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Sunrise, FL at risk of?
Sunrise 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 Broward County, where Sunrise is located, are lightning, hurricane, and inland flooding.
What is Sunrise's biggest natural hazard risk?
Lightning is the highest-rated hazard for Broward County, where Sunrise is located, scoring 100 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Sunrise a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Sunrise carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Broward County.
Has Sunrise had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 34 tornado, 59 hail, 153 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Sunrise since 2016.