Sweetwater, FL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Sweetwater's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater along with the rest of the county, not a Sweetwater-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 Sweetwater, FL at risk of?
Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater is located, are hurricane, lightning, and inland flooding.
What is Sweetwater's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Miami-Dade County, where Sweetwater is located, scoring 100 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Sweetwater a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 29 tornado, 66 hail, 178 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Sweetwater since 2016.