Natural Disaster Risk in Westville

Natural Hazard Profile: Westville, Florida

Westville, in Holmes County, is a town of roughly 3,282 residents situated in the Deep South. 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 Westville residents and property owners must navigate.

According to FEMA's National Risk Index, Westville carries an overall risk score of 4.4/10, placing it in the moderate category. 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. The area also faces notable exposure to lightning and tornado.

Within Florida, Westville's risk is, slightly below the 5.7/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Holmes County identifies hurricane as the foremost hazard, followed by lightning and tornado. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a moderate risk rating, Westville residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices — an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for hurricane is recommended.