Natural Disaster Risk in Blountstown

Natural Hazard Profile: Blountstown, Florida

Blountstown, in Calhoun County, is a town of roughly 7,586 residents situated in the Deep South. Its tropical climate brings warm temperatures year-round and high humidity, and in particular a June–November hurricane season that defines the risk landscape. These conditions collectively define the natural hazard environment that Blountstown residents and property owners must navigate.

Blountstown's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.0/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Tropical cyclones are the dominant hazard, with the area facing threats from both direct landfalling hurricanes and the outer rain bands and storm surge of systems making landfall nearby. Secondary hazards include coastal flood and lightning.

Within Florida, Blountstown's risk is, slightly below the 5.7/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Calhoun County identifies hurricane as the foremost hazard, followed by coastal flood and lightning. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a moderate risk rating, Blountstown residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices — an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for hurricane is recommended.