Natural Disaster Risk in McIntosh

Natural Hazard Profile: McIntosh, Florida

Located in the Deep South in Marion County, McIntosh is a small unincorporated community. 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 McIntosh a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

McIntosh's overall natural disaster risk is rated 6.8/10 (High) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Hurricane risk defines the natural hazard environment here, requiring residents to maintain seasonal preparedness plans and insurance coverage for wind and flood damage. Secondary hazards include lightning and tornado.

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

McIntosh'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.