Crestview, Florida: natural disaster risk
How exposed Crestview is to floods, storms and other hazards, from FEMA and NOAA records for Okaloosa County.
Crestview is a city of 28,773 people in Okaloosa County, Florida. FEMA's National Risk Index rates Okaloosa County relatively moderate for natural hazards overall, about average for the US. The costliest hazards there are hurricane, inland flooding and tornado, with about $134 million in expected losses a year across the county. The weather service has logged 572 storm reports in the county since 1958, including 100 tornadoes and 68 floods. NOAA hurricane records show 23 hurricanes and 39 tropical storms passing within 65 miles of the county's center, 8 of them major. About 10.2% of homes in the county carry federal flood insurance.
Risk figures are for Okaloosa County. FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; NOAA Storm Events; US Census Bureau ACS 2020 to 2024. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Crestview
Full Okaloosa 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.
- Pick a shelter spot: a basement, or an inside room on the lowest floor with no windows.
- Turn on emergency alerts on your phone and keep a weather radio.
All hazards
| Hazard | Rating | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | $87M | |
| Inland flooding | $22M | |
| Tornado | $12M | |
| Lightning | $5M | |
| Heat wave | $3M | |
| Cold wave | $3M | |
| Strong wind | $1M | |
| Coastal flooding | $730K | |
| Earthquake | $569K | |
| Wildfire | $307K | |
| Hail | $123K | |
| Winter weather | $64K |
Homes in Crestview
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 Crestview
Is Crestview safe from natural disasters?
Crestview is in Okaloosa County, which FEMA's National Risk Index rates relatively moderate overall, about average for the US. The biggest hazards are hurricane, inland flooding, tornado. No place is free of risk, so check the flood map and insurance for any home you consider.
What natural disasters happen in Crestview?
By expected yearly losses in Okaloosa County, the top hazards are hurricane (Very High), inland flooding (Moderate), tornado (High). Okaloosa County has been part of 41 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events.
Does Crestview get tornadoes?
Yes. NOAA records list 100 tornadoes in Okaloosa County since 1950; the strongest was an F3 tornado on December 25, 1964. FEMA rates tornado risk in the county high.
Do I need flood insurance in Crestview?
Standard home insurance does not cover floods. In Okaloosa County, about 10.2% 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.