High Risk Florida  ·  Hurricane / Flooding

Brevard County FL

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

7/ 10
Threat Score
Population
606612
Area
1557
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Hurricane / Flooding
FEMA Disasters
50
federally declared

Brevard County on the Space Coast sits along a narrow barrier island system highly exposed to Atlantic hurricanes. The county was struck by both Frances and Jeanne in 2004 within three weeks. Kennedy Space Center and Patrick Space Force Base add critical infrastructure protection concerns. The Indian River Lagoon system creates complex flood dynamics during major storms.

// 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 50
Last Major Event Hurricane Frances (2004)
Event Frequency Major event every 4–5 years

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (321) 637-6670
Emergency Shelters 28 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes I-95 North, US-192 West, SR-528 West

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// County Profile

County Brevard County FL
State Florida (FL)
Population 606612
Area 1557 sq miles
FEMA Region Zone AE (High Risk)

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