Flagler County hazard data

Palm Coast, FL Disaster Risk

FEMA rates relative hurricane risk for Flagler County as relatively moderate and reports FEMA annualized frequency of 0.280 per year for the area.

#43 of 43 covered Florida cities for hurricane risk β†’FEMA relative score 93.3/100 Β· county scale

FEMA summary

Palm Coast's hurricane risk is relatively moderate at county scale.

FEMA's profile for Flagler County reports FEMA annualized frequency of 0.280 per year for hurricane. FEMA's relative risk rating for the area is relatively moderate; 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

0.280 per year

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FEMA area population
115,270
Data geography
County equivalent
FEMA relative score
93.3/100
FEMA source
v1.19.0

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FEMA NRI profile

Hurricane

Relatively Moderate

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

Relative FEMA score

93.3/100

FEMA annualized frequency
0.280 per year
FEMA area loss estimate
$24M
Recorded events
43

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 Flagler County. It is not an estimate for a home or address.

City risk summary

Hurricane risk in Palm Coast

For Palm Coast, FEMA rates hurricane risk for Flagler County as relatively moderate, with a relative score of 93.3/100. The next highest relative scores are wildfire at 92.6/100 and lightning at 88.2/100.

Using FEMA data for Flagler County, Palm Coast is #43 among 43 covered Florida entries for hurricane risk. St. Augustine is about 25 straight-line miles from the Palm Coast map point; its FEMA figures cover St. Johns County.

What to check for hurricane

  • βœ“Check the wind zone, flood zone, and evacuation zone for the address.
  • βœ“Review roof connections, opening protection, drainage, and backup power.
  • βœ“Compare hurricane, wind, flood, and temporary-living coverage separately.

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 Palm Coast. All FEMA figures on this page cover Flagler County.

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City
Palm Coast, FL
FEMA data area
Flagler County
County FIPS
12035

Questions about disaster risk in Palm Coast

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

How much hurricane risk does Palm Coast, FL have?

FEMA rates relative hurricane risk for Flagler County as relatively moderate. Its FEMA annualized frequency is 0.280 per year. Damage at a specific address also depends on the building, soil, elevation, and exact hazard zone.

Where does Palm Coast rank for hurricane risk in Florida?

Among 43 Florida cities covered by this directory, Palm Coast is #43 for relative hurricane risk based on FEMA's score for Flagler County. Homes within Palm Coast can have different soil, elevation, construction, and hazard-zone conditions.

Which natural hazards rank highest around Palm Coast?

In FEMA's data for Flagler County, the highest relative ratings are Hurricane (Relatively Moderate), Wildfire (Relatively Moderate), and Lightning (Relatively Moderate). FEMA uses estimated losses and community data along with event frequency when assigning these ratings.

Are the disaster-risk numbers for Palm Coast or Flagler County?

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

Is Palm Coast safe from natural disasters?

FEMA gives Flagler 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 Palm Coast do first for hurricane 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.

CityDistanceHurricane ratingRelative score
St. Augustine, FL25 miRelatively High96.0
Deltona, FL44 miRelatively High98.2
Ocala, FL60 miRelatively High97.3
Jacksonville, FL61 miRelatively High98.8
Leesburg, FL66 miRelatively High96.5

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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.