High Risk Florida  ·  Hurricane / Storm Surge

Flagler County FL

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

7/ 10
Threat Score
Population
122077
Area
485
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Hurricane / Storm Surge
FEMA Disasters
40
federally declared

Flagler County on Florida's northeast Atlantic coast was devastated by Hurricane Matthew in 2016, which produced record storm surge that flooded coastal communities, destroyed infrastructure, and forced massive evacuations. Flagler Beach and other barrier communities remain highly vulnerable to direct hurricane strikes. The county's rapid population growth is expanding coastal exposure.

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score 7 / 10    High Risk
Primary Hazard Hurricane / Storm Surge
Secondary Hazard Flooding
FEMA Flood Zone Zone AE (High Risk)
Federally Declared Disasters 40
Last Major Event Hurricane Matthew (2016)
Event Frequency Major event every 4–6 years

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (386) 313-4200
Emergency Shelters 10 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes I-95 North, US-1 North, SR-100 West

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// County Profile

County Flagler County FL
State Florida (FL)
Population 122077
Area 485 sq miles
FEMA Region Zone AE (High Risk)

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