5
High
Drought Risk in Miami, FL
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
FEMA: 5Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- Estimated annual loss of $663K from this hazard type
- 4 events on record in proximity
- 2 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Average annual frequency: 8.9 events per year
Peak season: June-September
Last significant event: Drought - Mississippi Valley/Southern United States (2025-09-18) — 72,100,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Droughts
Miami is not in the top 10 for drought risk among tracked cities.
How Miami Compares
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Notable Drought Events Near Miami
Drought - Florida, United States
April 30, 2025 — WARNING
4,530,000 people exposed; $682,597M capital exposed
Drought - Florida, United States
December 25, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Wild Fire
August 12, 2003 — ADVISORY
Impact data not available
Drought - Mississippi Valley/Southern United States
September 17, 2025 — WARNING
72,100,000 people exposed; $8,950,064M capital exposed
Drought Preparedness Tips
- 1.Reduce water usage — fix leaks, use water-efficient appliances
- 2.Use drought-resistant landscaping and native plants
- 3.Follow local water use restrictions and conservation guidelines
- 4.Store emergency water supplies for drinking and sanitation
- 5.Be aware of increased wildfire risk during drought conditions
Related Pages
Earthquake Risk in Miami
Score: 3/10
Wildfire Risk in Miami
Score: 5/10
Hurricane Risk in Miami
Score: 9/10
Flood Risk in Miami
Score: 9/10
Tornado Risk in Miami
Score: 7/10
Winter Storm Risk in Miami
Score: 9/10
Landslide Risk in Miami
Score: 1/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Miami
Score: 7/10
High Wind Risk in Miami
Score: 5/10
Tsunami Risk in Miami
Score: 0/10
Drought Risk in Tampa, FL
Score: 5/10
Drought Risk in Jacksonville, FL
Score: 1/10
Drought Risk in Atlanta, GA
Score: 0/10
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