Natural Disaster Risk in Hialeah
Florida
Risk Summary for Hialeah
Hialeah scores 7.4/10 (High risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Coastal Flooding.
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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: Hialeah, Florida
Hialeah, in Miami-Dade County, is a city of 71,017 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 Hialeah residents and property owners must navigate.
Hialeah's overall natural disaster risk is rated 7.4/10 (High) by FEMA's National Risk Index. The risk of coastal inundation tops the local hazard profile, with the area exposed to storm surge, tidal flooding, and wave action during major coastal storm events. Secondary hazards include cold wave and hurricane.
Within Florida, Hialeah's risk is, considerably 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 Miami-Dade County identifies coastal flood as the foremost hazard, followed by cold wave and hurricane. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.
With a high natural disaster risk rating, Hialeah residents benefit from taking preparedness seriously. Reviewing insurance coverage for coastal flood and secondary hazards, registering for emergency alerts, and maintaining a household emergency kit are practical steps that can significantly reduce impact during a major event.
What this means for Hialeah: Coastal Flooding preparedness
- Elevate utilities and consider flood-resistant construction in low-lying shoreline areas.
- Coastal flood and storm-surge damage requires separate flood insurance, not standard homeowners coverage.
- Know your evacuation zone and monitor tidal and surge forecasts during coastal storms.
Local Factors for Hialeah
These city-level factors differentiate Hialeah from other communities in Miami-Dade County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
71,017
UrbanGeographic Zone
SE Atlantic Coast
Hurricane & coastal flood risk
Climate Band
Tropical / Subtropical
Latitude 25.9°
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
25.8658° N, 80.3025° W
Miami-Dade 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.