Tallahassee, FL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Tallahassee 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 Leon County, FL. The county's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, tornado, and hurricane.
Storm events near Tallahassee
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Tallahassee's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Tallahassee 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 Leon County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Tallahassee along with the rest of the county, not a Tallahassee-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 90 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 91.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 23.4 | Very Low |
| Earthquake | 67.4 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 91.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 97.1 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 98.3 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 28.6 | Very Low |
| Hail | 45.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 97.1 | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | — | Not Applicable |
| Landslide | 62.9 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 74.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 91.8 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 53.5 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Leon County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Tallahassee, FL at risk of?
Tallahassee 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 Leon County, where Tallahassee is located, are cold wave, tornado, and hurricane.
What is Tallahassee's biggest natural hazard risk?
Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Leon County, where Tallahassee is located, scoring 98.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Tallahassee a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Tallahassee 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 Leon County.
Has Tallahassee had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 29 tornado, 33 hail, 92 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Tallahassee since 2016.