Wellington, FL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Wellington is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Palm Beach County, FL. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, lightning, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Wellington
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Wellington's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Wellington 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 Palm Beach County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Wellington along with the rest of the county, not a Wellington-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 95.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 98.9 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | 93.4 | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | 44.9 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 98.2 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 93.8 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 92.4 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 94.1 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 43.9 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 99.9 | Very High |
| Ice Storm | — | Not Applicable |
| Landslide | 77.5 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 99.8 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 93.2 | 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 Palm Beach County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Wellington, FL at risk of?
Wellington 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 Palm Beach County, where Wellington is located, are hurricane, lightning, and inland flooding.
What is Wellington's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Palm Beach County, where Wellington is located, scoring 99.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Wellington a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Wellington carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Palm Beach County.
Has Wellington had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 29 tornado, 58 hail, 78 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Wellington since 2016.