Suwannee County
Florida — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 71th
Suwannee County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 71.3, 71th national percentile), driven primarily by hurricane and lightning exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $25M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Hurricane | High | 0.22 / yr | $12M |
| Lightning | High | 81.12 / yr | $677K |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.00 / yr | $401K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 0.61 / yr | $8M |
| Cold Wave | Low | 1.79 / yr | $1M |
| Heat Wave | Low | 3.95 / yr | $444K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.25 / yr | $1M |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $172K |
| Drought | Low | 14.05 / yr | $35K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 0.80 / yr | $155K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.10 / yr | $67 |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 0.16 / yr | $6K |
| Hail | Very Low | 1.12 / yr | $12K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Suwannee County?
Suwannee County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 71.3 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 71th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Suwannee County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Hurricane (High, $12M EAL), Lightning (High, $677K EAL), Wildfire (Low, $401K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Suwannee County compare to other Florida counties?
Suwannee County ranks #45 of 67 Florida counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a low rating.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Suwannee County's $25M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.