9
Extreme
High Wind Risk in Florida
Overall State Risk Score: 9/10
Florida faces extreme high-wind risk. 18 of 67 counties (27%) rated high or very high by FEMA National Risk Index.
Seasonal pattern: Year-round
Highest-Risk Cities in Florida
Notable High Wind Events
Wind - Upper Florida Keys, United States
January 31, 2026 — ADVISORY
Miami, FL
16,800 people exposed; $2,141M capital exposed
Wind - Coastal Duval
December 14, 2025 — ADVISORY
Jacksonville, FL
455,000 people exposed; $71,512M capital exposed
Gale - Northeast Florida coastal waters, United States
November 9, 2025 — WATCH
Jacksonville, FL
3,310 people exposed; $654M capital exposed
Wind - Coastal Nassau; Coastal Duval; Coastal Flagler; Northeast Coastal St. Johns; Southeast Coasta
September 12, 2025 — ADVISORY
Jacksonville, FL
713,000 people exposed; $92,504M capital exposed
Other Hazards in Florida
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