Winter Springs, FL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Winter Springs 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 Seminole County, FL. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, strong wind, and lightning.
Storm events near Winter Springs
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Winter Springs's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Winter Springs 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 Seminole County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Winter Springs along with the rest of the county, not a Winter Springs-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 92.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 92.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 0 | No Rating |
| Earthquake | 65.9 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 77.8 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 97.6 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 28.8 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 18.1 | Very Low |
| Hail | 21.3 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 94.7 | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | — | Not Applicable |
| Landslide | 19.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 95.8 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 96.5 | 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 Seminole County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Winter Springs, FL at risk of?
Winter Springs 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 Seminole County, where Winter Springs is located, are tornado, strong wind, and lightning.
What is Winter Springs's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Seminole County, where Winter Springs is located, scoring 97.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Winter Springs a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Winter Springs 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 Seminole County.
Has Winter Springs had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 15 tornado, 109 hail, 22 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Winter Springs since 2016.