Natural Disaster Risk in Marion County
Florida
6.8out of 10
Risk Summary for Marion County
Above-average natural disaster risk. Several hazards pose meaningful threats. Ensure adequate home and property insurance.
Top Hazards
Hurricane Lightning Tornado
All 18 Hazard Scores
Hurricane 9.9
Lightning 9.9
Tornado 9.8
Wildfire 9.7
Strong Wind 9.4
Extreme Heat 9.2
Cold Wave 9.2
Coastal Flooding 9.0
Earthquake 6.8
Landslide 6.4
Tsunami 5.4
Volcanic Activity 5.1
Drought 5.0
Avalanche 4.5
Hail 3.0
Winter Weather 1.4
Ice Storm 1.3
Riverine Flooding 1.0
How it compares
Marion County 6.8
Florida avg. 5.7
US national avg. 4.5
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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.
Cities in Marion County
Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. For informational purposes only.