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US Hazard Data

Natural Disaster Risk in Miami, FL

2026 Risk Report — Flood, Tornado, Earthquake, Wildfire, Hurricane — Powered by FEMA, NOAA, USGS

Overall Risk Summary — Miami

50Moderate
Overall Risk Score
Flood Risk →91/100 — Very High
Tornado Risk →32/100 — Low
Earthquake Risk →5/100 — Very Low
Wildfire Risk →22/100 — Low
Hurricane Risk →96/100 — Very High

Flood Risk — Miami

91Very High

Miami has a flood risk score of 91/100, classified as Very High.

This score is derived from FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, flood zone designations, and NOAA precipitation records.

FEMA Flood Zones: Properties in Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs) — Zones A and V — face the highest risk and are required to carry flood insurance if they have federally-backed mortgages.

Tornado Risk — Miami

32Low

Tornado risk score: 32/100Low

Based on NOAA Storm Events Database historical tornado tracks and frequency data.

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Earthquake Risk — Miami

5Very Low

Earthquake risk score: 5/100Very Low

Based on USGS National Seismic Hazard Model and historical seismic event data.

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Wildfire Risk — Miami

22Low

Wildfire risk score: 22/100Low

Based on USDA Forest Service wildfire risk data and historical fire perimeter records.

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Hurricane Risk — Miami

96Very High

Hurricane risk score: 96/100Very High

Based on NOAA historical hurricane track data and coastal storm surge modeling.

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What This Means for Home Insurance in Miami

Flood Insurance

Standard homeowners policies do not cover flood damage. Properties in FEMA flood zones may be required to purchase separate NFIP coverage. Flood insurance is strongly recommended in this area.

Earthquake Insurance

Earthquake damage is excluded from standard homeowners policies. A separate earthquake rider or policy is required.

Wildfire & Wind

Homeowners insurance typically covers wind and fire damage, but high-risk areas may see coverage restrictions or higher premiums.

Recent Significant Events — Miami

DateHazardDescriptionFatalitiesSource
2022-09-28floodHurricane Ian causes coastal storm surge flooding4NOAA
2017-09-10hurricaneHurricane Irma makes landfall in FL Keys as Category 412NOAA
1992-08-24hurricaneHurricane Andrew — Category 5, $27B damage, 65 deaths in Florida65NOAA

Frequently Asked Questions — Miami

Is Miami in a flood zone?

Miami has a flood risk score of 91/100, which is considered Very High. Check the FEMA Flood Map Service Center for specific parcel-level flood zone designations.

Does Miami get tornadoes?

Miami has a tornado risk score of 32/100. Tornadoes are rare in this area.

What is the earthquake risk in Miami?

Miami has an earthquake risk score of 5/100 (Very Low). This is based on USGS seismic hazard assessments and historical earthquake data.

Is Miami at risk for wildfires?

Miami's wildfire risk score is 22/100 (Low). This reflects proximity to wildland-urban interface areas and historical fire data.

How does natural disaster risk affect home insurance in Miami?

Areas with higher flood, earthquake, or wildfire scores typically see higher home insurance premiums. Standard homeowners insurance does not cover floods — a separate NFIP or private flood policy is required. Earthquake coverage also requires a separate rider or policy.