Wildwood, FL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Wildwood 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 Sumter County, FL. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, lightning, and wildfire.
Storm events near Wildwood
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Wildwood's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Wildwood 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 Sumter County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Wildwood along with the rest of the county, not a Wildwood-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 92.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 84.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 45.4 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 72.8 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 91.6 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 51.3 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 21.6 | Very Low |
| Hail | 23 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 95.8 | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | — | Not Applicable |
| Landslide | 29.6 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 92.9 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 90.6 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| 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 Sumter County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Wildwood, FL at risk of?
Wildwood 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 Sumter County, where Wildwood is located, are hurricane, lightning, and wildfire.
What is Wildwood's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Sumter County, where Wildwood is located, scoring 95.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Wildwood a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Wildwood 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 Sumter County.
Has Wildwood had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 12 tornado, 22 hail, 9 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Wildwood since 2016.