Osceola County hazard data

Kissimmee, FL Disaster Risk

FEMA rates relative strong wind risk for Osceola County as relatively high and reports FEMA annualized frequency of 0.981 per year for the area.

#3 of 43 covered Florida cities for strong wind risk β†’FEMA relative score 98.3/100 Β· county scale

FEMA summary

Kissimmee's strong wind risk is relatively high at county scale.

FEMA's profile for Osceola County reports FEMA annualized frequency of 0.981 per year for strong wind. FEMA's relative risk rating for the area is relatively high; the annualized frequency is a separate measure.

Hazard metrics cover FEMA county-equivalent geographies rather than individual addresses or parcels. Use local or state hazard maps before making a property, insurance, retrofit, or evacuation decision.

FEMA annualized frequency

0.981 per year

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FEMA area population
387,795
Data geography
County equivalent
FEMA relative score
98.3/100
FEMA source
v1.19.0

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FEMA NRI profile

Strong Wind

Relatively High

FEMA combines its area-wide loss estimate and community data in this relative rating. Event frequency appears separately below.

Relative FEMA score

98.3/100

FEMA annualized frequency
0.981 per year
FEMA area loss estimate
$4M
Recorded events
34

How to read this

Occurrence thresholds vary by hazard. The FEMA methodology defines the value for each hazard.

The area loss estimate combines FEMA's modeled losses to buildings, population, and agriculture across Osceola County. It is not an estimate for a home or address.

City risk summary

Strong wind risk in Kissimmee

For Kissimmee, FEMA rates strong wind risk for Osceola County as relatively high, with a relative score of 98.3/100. The next highest relative scores are cold wave at 98.2/100 and wildfire at 97.8/100.

Using FEMA data for Osceola County, Kissimmee is #3 among 43 covered Florida entries for strong wind risk. Orlando is about 13 straight-line miles from the Kissimmee map point; its FEMA figures cover Orange County.

What to check for strong wind

  • βœ“Check roof edges and connections, the garage door, and large nearby trees.
  • βœ“Secure loose outdoor structures and identify a windowless interior room.
  • βœ“Review the wind deductible and roof settlement terms in the policy.

Household preparation

Official guidance β†—

For homeowners and movers

  • βœ“Confirm the exact hazard using official local maps before making property or insurance decisions.
  • βœ“Review policy exclusions, deductibles, and temporary-living coverage with a licensed professional.
  • βœ“Keep inspections, inventories, and critical documents in a secure location you can access after an emergency.

Preparedness actions

  • βœ“Know how local officials issue warnings and evacuation instructions.
  • βœ“Maintain water, food, lighting, medications, and communications for several days.
  • βœ“Create a household communication plan and practice it before an emergency.
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Where this profile applies

The map shows Kissimmee. All FEMA figures on this page cover Osceola County.

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City
Kissimmee, FL
FEMA data area
Osceola County
County FIPS
12097

Questions about disaster risk in Kissimmee

The FEMA figures cover Osceola County. Address-level conditions require local maps, building records, and property details.

How much strong wind risk does Kissimmee, FL have?

FEMA rates relative strong wind risk for Osceola County as relatively high. Its FEMA annualized frequency is 0.981 per year. Damage at a specific address also depends on the building, soil, elevation, and exact hazard zone.

Where does Kissimmee rank for strong wind risk in Florida?

Among 43 Florida cities covered by this directory, Kissimmee is #3 for relative strong wind risk based on FEMA's score for Osceola County. Homes within Kissimmee can have different soil, elevation, construction, and hazard-zone conditions.

Which natural hazards rank highest around Kissimmee?

In FEMA's data for Osceola County, the highest relative ratings are Strong Wind (Relatively High), Cold Wave (Very High), and Wildfire (Relatively High). FEMA uses estimated losses and community data along with event frequency when assigning these ratings.

Are the disaster-risk numbers for Kissimmee or Osceola County?

The hazard numbers cover Osceola County. For an individual home, check local fault, flood, fire, evacuation, and building records for the exact address.

Is Kissimmee safe from natural disasters?

FEMA gives Osceola County an overall relative risk rating of relatively moderate. Conditions at a specific home depend on its hazard zones, building type, maintenance, insurance, and access to evacuation routes and emergency services.

What should a household in Kissimmee do first for strong wind preparedness?

Start with this step: Confirm the exact hazard using official local maps before making property or insurance decisions. Know how local officials issue warnings and evacuation instructions. Use Ready.gov Be Informed and local emergency guidance for a complete plan.

Nearby city comparisons

Distances are measured between city coordinates.

CityDistanceStrong Wind ratingRelative score
Orlando, FL13 miRelatively High96.2
Winter Haven, FL27 miVery High99.3
Lakeland, FL37 miVery High99.3
Leesburg, FL43 miRelatively High93.4
Deltona, FL43 miRelatively Moderate69.6

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Data sources

Hazard metrics come from FEMA National Risk Index v1.19.0 (March 2023). City population and coordinates come from SimpleMaps US Cities Database. For current conditions, use official local maps, warnings, inspections, and professional advice.