What is the flood risk in 33401 West Palm Beach?

The flood hazard score for 33401 is 6.0/10 (MODERATE). This score is derived from FEMA flood zones, elevation data, and NFIP claim density.

Is 33401 in a hurricane zone?

Yes, West Palm Beach (33401) is in a hurricane-prone area. The hurricane hazard score is 4.5/10.

What natural disasters affect West Palm Beach, Florida?

The primary natural hazards for West Palm Beach (33401) are hurricane, flood, wildfire. CivilSense provides climate-adjusted hazard scores for each peril using data from USGS, NOAA, and FEMA.

West Palm Beach, Florida 33401

Palm Beach County · Florida

26.7153° N, 80.0534° W

Climate-Adjusted Hazard Scores

≋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

◎Hurricane

4.5/10MODERATE

CAT3+ historical track frequency (no data)0.0 / 3.5

Distance to coastline2.5 / 3.0

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

Model v1.0 · Hazard score

⊕Earthquake

2.3/10LOW

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

Proximity to mapped Quaternary faults0.3 / 3.0

Historical damage potential (Hazus W1 thresholds)1.5 / 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 West Palm Beach

Based on historical data and geographic analysis, the primary natural hazards affecting West Palm Beach, Florida (33401) are hurricane, flood and wildfire. These scores are derived from peer-reviewed federal and academic sources.

Get Your Exact Address Report

ZIP-level scores provide a general overview. For address-specific hazard analysis with consequence ring exposure, active event monitoring, and full score component breakdown — use the CivilSense workbench.

Analyze Your Address — Free

Florida Hazard Profiles

Florida Hurricane Florida Flood Florida Wildfire

Nearby Areas