High Risk Florida  ·  Hurricane / Flooding

Volusia County FL

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  LAST UPDATED: Mar 2026

7/ 10
Threat Score
Population
553284
Area
1101
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Hurricane / Flooding
FEMA Disasters
52
federally declared

Volusia County on Florida's central east coast has been struck by multiple major hurricanes, most notably Matthew in 2016 which caused catastrophic beach erosion and flooding in Daytona Beach. The county's Halifax River and extensive coastal barrier system create complex flooding dynamics during storm events. Tornado risk is elevated during hurricane landfalls.

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score 7 / 10    High Risk
Primary Hazard Hurricane / Flooding
Secondary Hazard Tornado
FEMA Flood Zone Zone AE (High Risk)
Federally Declared Disasters 52
Last Major Event Hurricane Matthew (2016)
Event Frequency Major event every 4–5 years

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (386) 254-1514
Emergency Shelters 30 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes I-95 North, I-4 West, US-1 North, US-92 West

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// County Profile

County Volusia County FL
State Florida (FL)
Population 553284
Area 1101 sq miles
FEMA Region Zone AE (High Risk)

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