HurricaneScore

About HurricaneScore

About HurricaneScore: who we are, why this site exists, and how we attribute to PerilScore.

HurricaneScore is part of the PerilScore network of peril-specific risk-intelligence sites.

Why this site exists

Most public hurricane data is published at the county or state level. HurricaneScore publishes hurricane risk scores at neighborhood resolution (about 5 km² sample points) so anyone searching for the risk at a specific location can find authoritative numbers.

The scores on this site come from the same data layer used by insurance and risk management professionals. We publish them here because location-specific risk information shouldn’t require a paid product subscription to find.

Who builds and maintains this site

HurricaneScore is built and maintained by PerilScore, a property and peril risk-intelligence company. PerilScore operates the broader risk-modeling platform and the peril-specific sites in this network.

How to use it

For neighborhood-level risk research, browse the location pages.
For data sources, the modeling approach, and limitations, see the methodology page.
For a property-specific risk score that incorporates construction, wind mitigation, and protection factors, use the free PerilScore app.

Attribution & Contact

Risk scores powered by PerilScore. Visit perilscore.com for the full platform, API access, and commercial-use licensing. For questions about this site or the data, contact us through perilscore.com.

Methodology

Public data. Real science. No black boxes.

Every score is computed from decades of public weather records using physics-based probability modeling. It's the same approach used by insurance and risk management professionals.

Decades of public weather data: Hurricane tracks, storm intensities, fire perimeters, hail reports, all drawn from public scientific archives. We don't use proprietary data. You can audit every input.
Physics-based probability modeling: Scores reflect how the actual peril behaves: wind fields, fire spread, ground shaking, and storm tracks. The model keeps the physics visible instead of flattening every place into a broad average.
Used by professionals: The same PerilScore data layer is used by insurance and risk management professionals. We publish it here so anyone can find authoritative risk numbers for their location.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the hurricane risk score come from?

Every score is computed from decades of public weather data (hurricane tracks, intensities, and landfalls) using physics-based probability modeling. It’s the same data layer insurance and risk management professionals use.

Is the score a model estimate or actual history?

It’s a physics-based probability score derived from the historical record. We don’t smooth, interpolate, or guess. We let the actual storm record drive the number.

Does this number apply to my exact address?

The score reflects the location you searched. For a property-specific score that incorporates construction, occupancy, and protection factors, use the free PerilScore app.

How often is the data refreshed?

Snapshot dates appear on every location page. The historical record is updated as new storm data becomes available.

Why is this hurricane risk score different from FEMA or NOAA?

FEMA flood maps and NOAA storm reports describe regulatory boundaries and recorded events. PerilScore translates the full historical record into a probability score designed for risk modeling rather than emergency planning.

Want the full picture for a specific property?

The scores on this site show the representative hurricane layer for a local area. Enter a street address to add building age, construction type, roof details, occupancy, surroundings, and property-level context.