Bellview, Florida: natural disaster risk
How exposed Bellview is to floods, storms and other hazards, from FEMA and NOAA records for Escambia County.
Bellview is a community of 26,488 people in Escambia County, Florida. FEMA's National Risk Index rates Escambia County relatively high for natural hazards overall, higher than most of the US. The costliest hazards there are hurricane, inland flooding and heat wave, with about $174 million in expected losses a year across the county. The weather service has logged 644 storm reports in the county since 1953, including 99 tornadoes and 76 floods. NOAA hurricane records show 27 hurricanes and 33 tropical storms passing within 65 miles of the county's center, 10 of them major. About 8.3% of homes in the county carry federal flood insurance.
Risk figures are for Escambia County. FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; NOAA Storm Events; US Census Bureau ACS 2020 to 2024. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Bellview
Full Escambia County report ›- Know your evacuation zone and route before June 1.
- Ask about roof age, shutters and the separate wind or hurricane deductible on your home policy.
- Check the FEMA flood map for your address, and ask the seller or landlord about past flooding.
- Price a flood policy now. Most new federal policies take 30 days to start.
- Check that cooling works before summer.
- Know where the nearest cooling center is.
All hazards
| Hazard | Rating | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | $121M | |
| Inland flooding | $33M | |
| Heat wave | $5M | |
| Lightning | $4M | |
| Cold wave | $4M | |
| Tornado | $3M | |
| Coastal flooding | $2M | |
| Earthquake | $711K | |
| Wildfire | $533K | |
| Strong wind | $476K | |
| Hail | $365K | |
| Drought | $167K |
Homes in Bellview
Older homes and mobile homes usually take more damage in storms, floods and earthquakes. Ask about roof age, flood history and retrofits before you buy or rent.
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Common questions about Bellview
Is Bellview safe from natural disasters?
Bellview is in Escambia County, which FEMA's National Risk Index rates relatively high overall, higher than most of the US. The biggest hazards are hurricane, inland flooding, heat wave. No place is free of risk, so check the flood map and insurance for any home you consider.
What natural disasters happen in Bellview?
By expected yearly losses in Escambia County, the top hazards are hurricane (Very High), inland flooding (Moderate), heat wave (Moderate). Escambia County has been part of 40 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events.
Does Bellview get tornadoes?
Yes. NOAA records list 99 tornadoes in Escambia County since 1950; the strongest was an EF3 tornado on February 23, 2016 near Ferry Pass. FEMA rates tornado risk in the county moderate.
Do I need flood insurance in Bellview?
Standard home insurance does not cover floods. In Escambia County, about 8.3% of homes have federal flood insurance, and FEMA rates inland flooding risk moderate. Check the FEMA flood map for your address and get a quote even outside a high-risk zone.