Natural Disaster Risk in De Leon Springs
Florida
Risk Summary for De Leon Springs
De Leon Springs scores 6.6/10 (High risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Hurricane.
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Above-average risk — check your policy limits
Standard homeowners insurance may not fully cover all hazards rated highly in this area. Verify that your policy includes adequate coverage for the top local hazards, and ask your insurer about specific endorsements or separate policies (e.g., flood, earthquake).
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Natural Hazard Profile: De Leon Springs, Florida
De Leon Springs, in Volusia County, is a town of roughly 5,620 residents situated near the Atlantic Coast of the southeastern United States. 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 De Leon Springs residents and property owners must navigate.
De Leon Springs's overall natural disaster risk is rated 6.6/10 (High) 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 lightning and coastal flood.
Within Florida, De Leon Springs's risk is, slightly above the 5.7/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks well above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Volusia County identifies hurricane as the foremost hazard, followed by lightning and coastal flood. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.
De Leon Springs's high risk designation reflects meaningful exposure to natural hazards. Residents should verify that their insurance covers the area's primary risks, prepare a family emergency plan, and stay informed about seasonal hazard peaks through local weather and emergency management services.
What this means for De Leon Springs: Hurricane preparedness
- Keep at least a week of supplies on hand; power and water service can be disrupted for days after landfall.
- Wind damage is usually covered by homeowners insurance, but storm-surge flooding requires separate flood coverage.
- Know your evacuation zone and route before hurricane season begins each June.
Local Factors for De Leon Springs
These city-level factors differentiate De Leon Springs from other communities in Volusia County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
5,620
Small TownGeographic Zone
SE Atlantic Coast
Hurricane & coastal flood risk
Climate Band
Warm Subtropical
Latitude 29.2°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Moderate — seasonal fire risk
Fire score: 9.7/10
Coordinates
29.1570° N, 81.3450° W
Volusia County
Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.
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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. City scores inherit county-level FEMA data. For informational purposes only.