What is the flood risk in 33301 Fort Lauderdale?

The flood hazard score for 33301 is 6.0/10 (MODERATE). This score is derived from FEMA flood zones, elevation data, and NFIP claim density.

Is 33301 in a hurricane zone?

Yes, Fort Lauderdale (33301) is in a hurricane-prone area. The hurricane hazard score is 7.6/10.

What natural disasters affect Fort Lauderdale, Florida?

The primary natural hazards for Fort Lauderdale (33301) are hurricane, flood, wildfire. CivilSense provides climate-adjusted hazard scores for each peril using data from USGS, NOAA, and FEMA.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301

Broward County · Florida

26.1224° N, 80.1373° W

Climate-Adjusted Hazard Scores

◎Hurricane

7.6/10HIGH

CAT3+ historical track frequency (9yr return)3.1 / 3.5

Distance to coastline2.5 / 3.0

Storm surge exposure (elevation + coastal proximity)2.0 / 3.5

Model v1.0 · Hazard score

≋Flood

6.0/10MODERATE

FEMA flood zone (estimated)2.5 / 4.0

Elevation above base flood level1.0 / 3.0

Regional NFIP historical loss density2.5 / 3.0

Model v1.0 · Hazard score

⊕Earthquake

3.7/10LOW

Seismic source zone activity (Gutenberg-Richter)0.5 / 3.5

Proximity to mapped Quaternary faults0.3 / 3.0

Historical damage potential (Hazus W1 thresholds)2.9 / 3.5

Model v1.0 · Hazard score

△Wildfire

1.3/10LOW

Climate-adjusted large fire frequency0.3 / 3.5

Wildland-Urban Interface exposure0.5 / 3.5

Regional vegetation/fuel load proxy0.5 / 3.0

Model v1.0 · Hazard score

◠Tornado

1.1/10LOW

EF2+ tornado annual frequency0.3 / 5.0

Manufactured housing density proxy0.5 / 3.0

Nocturnal tornado fraction (fatality multiplier)0.3 / 2.0

Model v1.0 · Hazard score

Natural Hazards in Fort Lauderdale

Based on historical data and geographic analysis, the primary natural hazards affecting Fort Lauderdale, Florida (33301) are hurricane, flood and wildfire. These scores are derived from federal and academic sources.

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