High Risk Florida  ·  Hurricane / Flooding

Indian River County FL

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

7/ 10
Threat Score
Population
159923
Area
503
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Hurricane / Flooding
FEMA Disasters
46
federally declared

Indian River County on the Treasure Coast has experienced multiple hurricane landfalls and near-misses. The Indian River Lagoon, one of Florida's most biodiverse estuaries, creates extensive flood pathways during major storms. The county's barrier island communities face direct Atlantic storm exposure with limited evacuation corridor capacity.

// 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 46
Last Major Event Hurricane Frances (2004)
Event Frequency Major event every 4–5 years

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (772) 770-5126
Emergency Shelters 14 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes I-95 North, US-1 North, SR-60 West, Florida's Turnpike

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// County Profile

County Indian River County FL
State Florida (FL)
Population 159923
Area 503 sq miles
FEMA Region Zone AE (High Risk)

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