Florida's Natural Disasters
See how natural disasters affect Florida
Wildfires
Wildfires can happen from lightning,human carelessness,arson,volcano eruption and cyclical climate change such as El Nino
Flooding
Flooding can happen from to much rain at one time. They also can form by river banks overflowing
Here are some before and after pictures of flooding
Flooding 1
Before and After Flooding
Flooding 2
Before and After Flooding
Flooding 3
Before and After Flooding
Lightning Strikes
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does lightning strike occur?
How do they form?
How do you get prepared for lightning strikes?
Tornadoes
In Florida, tornadoes can occur at any time of the year. Tornadoes can form on their own, or they can accompany hurricanes and tropical storms. Generally, weather patterns produce the strongest tornadoes between February and May.