Winter Weather Risk in Florida
All Florida counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index winter weather score
Winter Weather risk — heavy snow, blizzards, and hazardous winter conditions — is rated for 34 of 67 Florida counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Escambia County carries the state's highest winter weather score at 61.9, with $94K in expected annual winter weather losses.
No Florida county reaches the High band for winter weather, and expected annual losses from winter weather total roughly $469K statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Winter Weather
| # | County | Winter Weather Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Escambia County | Medium | 0.56 / yr | $94K | |
| 2 | Leon County | Low | 0.21 / yr | $75K | |
| 3 | Okaloosa County | Low | 0.52 / yr | $64K | |
| 4 | Santa Rosa County | Low | 0.56 / yr | $54K | |
| 5 | Bay County | Low | 0.16 / yr | $35K | |
| 6 | Jackson County | Very Low | 0.32 / yr | $15K | |
| 7 | Walton County | Very Low | 0.29 / yr | $19K | |
| 8 | Gadsden County | Very Low | 0.21 / yr | $10K | |
| 9 | Columbia County | Very Low | 0.16 / yr | $8K | |
| 10 | Alachua County | Very Low | 0.05 / yr | $10K | |
| 11 | Taylor County | Very Low | 0.20 / yr | $6K | |
| 12 | Madison County | Very Low | 0.26 / yr | $6K | |
| 13 | Jefferson County | Very Low | 0.28 / yr | $5K | |
| 14 | Suwannee County | Very Low | 0.16 / yr | $6K | |
| 15 | Holmes County | Very Low | 0.37 / yr | $6K | |
| 16 | Clay County | Very Low | 0.05 / yr | $8K | |
| 17 | Duval County | Very Low | 0.11 / yr | $6K | |
| 18 | Washington County | Very Low | 0.21 / yr | $5K | |
| 19 | Nassau County | Very Low | 0.10 / yr | $7K | |
| 20 | Wakulla County | Very Low | 0.21 / yr | $7K | |
| 21 | Gulf County | Very Low | 0.21 / yr | $4K | |
| 22 | Franklin County | Very Low | 0.21 / yr | $4K | |
| 23 | Hamilton County | Very Low | 0.16 / yr | $2K | |
| 24 | Calhoun County | Very Low | 0.16 / yr | $3K | |
| 25 | Levy County | Very Low | 0.05 / yr | $2K | |
| 26 | Liberty County | Very Low | 0.21 / yr | $2K | |
| 27 | Baker County | Very Low | 0.11 / yr | $2K | |
| 28 | Lafayette County | Very Low | 0.16 / yr | $1K | |
| 29 | Bradford County | Very Low | 0.05 / yr | $1K | |
| 30 | Gilchrist County | Very Low | 0.05 / yr | $826 | |
| 31 | Union County | Very Low | 0.11 / yr | $1K | |
| 32 | Dixie County | Very Low | 0.05 / yr | $773 | |
| 33 | Citrus County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 | |
| 34 | Marion County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
34 Florida counties with measurable winter weather risk. See the national winter weather ranking or all Florida counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Florida county has the highest winter weather risk?
Escambia County has the highest FEMA winter weather risk score in Florida at 61.9 (Medium), with $94K in expected annual losses and about 0.56 events per year.
How many Florida counties face significant winter weather risk?
34 Florida counties record measurable winter weather risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 0 of them are rated High or Very High.