Natural Disaster Risk in Macclenny

Natural Hazard Profile: Macclenny, Florida

Located in the Deep South in Baker County, Macclenny is a city of approximately 14,611 residents. The tropical climate that characterizes this part of Florida — marked by warm temperatures year-round and high humidity — directly influences the types and severity of natural hazards present, making Macclenny a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

FEMA rates Macclenny's composite natural disaster risk at 4.1 out of 10 — moderate risk. Hurricane and tropical storm exposure tops the local risk profile, with the community vulnerable to storm surge, high sustained winds, and flooding rainfall during the June–November season. Residents should also account for wildfire and heat risk in their preparedness planning.

Relative to other U.S. communities, Macclenny's natural disaster risk is near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, considerably below the 5.7/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by hurricane and wildfire, as measured by FEMA across Baker County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

Macclenny's moderate risk profile means that while catastrophic events are less frequent, they do occur. Standard homeowners insurance typically covers many common hazards here, but confirming that hurricane exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.