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Direct answer

Is Fort Lauderdale, FL safe from tornadoes?

Fort Lauderdale has elevated tornadoes exposure. Risk is meaningful at 58/100, so planning and coverage checks are recommended.

City score

58/100

Level: elevated

State average

52/100

Same hazard across FL.

Comparison

Fort Lauderdale is close to the state average for this hazard (58 vs 52).

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Why this answer

Tornado risk derived from NOAA SPC historical reports.

This answer combines long-term hazard scoring with current live signals. Use the live page for active watch/warning context over the next 6-24 hours.

Insurance pricing and deductible structure can still vary by neighborhood and carrier, so validate policy details against this risk profile.

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