Natural Disaster Risk in Pembroke Pines
Florida
Risk Summary for Pembroke Pines
Pembroke Pines scores 6.8/10 (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: Pembroke Pines, Florida
Pembroke Pines, in Broward County, is a city of approximately 28,397 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 Pembroke Pines residents and property owners must navigate.
Pembroke Pines's overall natural disaster risk is rated 6.8/10 (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 hurricane and lightning.
Within Florida, Pembroke Pines'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 Broward County identifies coastal flood as the foremost hazard, followed by hurricane and lightning. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.
Pembroke Pines'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 Pembroke Pines: 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 Pembroke Pines
These city-level factors differentiate Pembroke Pines from other communities in Broward County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
28,397
SuburbanGeographic Zone
SE Atlantic Coast
Hurricane & coastal flood risk
Climate Band
Warm Subtropical
Latitude 26.0°
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
26.0185° N, 80.3449° W
Broward 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.