Cape Coral Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (36/100)
Is Cape Coral safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Cape Coral scores 36/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The UK has no advice against travel; Canada says: exercise normal security precautions. The US State Department does not issue advice for United States. No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Government advisory (score 10)
Natural disasters (score 55)
September 27, 2026
Cape Coral, United States has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 36 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is natural disasters at 55/100; the lowest-rated category is government advisory at 10/100; last updated September 27, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the United States travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Cape Coral currently sits at 36/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine with normal precautions, but a few categories below score high enough that planning matters. The highest-rated risk category for Cape Coral is natural disasters (55/100), and the lowest is government advisory (10/100). This page was last updated on September 27, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: natural hazards (58/100) and security (35/100).
A score of 36 is higher than the scores of 44% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 9, 2026
Cape Coral currently holds a moderate risk baseline safety score of 36 out of 100 as of October 9, 2026. An active orange disaster alert is in place for tropical cyclone ISAIAS-26, affecting a population with Category 1 wind speeds. Additionally, travelers should note a Level 1 global Dengue health notice issued by the CDC.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 11:45 UTC
What should I do now?
- Run a real assessment. Open the calculator for live data (weather, advisory, news) layered onto this baseline.
- Natural disasters (score 55/100): Check seasonal hazard (hurricane, monsoon, earthquake) for your dates. Identify hotel evacuation routes on arrival.
- Environmental quality (score 35/100): Check air-quality forecasts. If sensitive, pack a mask and adjust outdoor activity. Hydration is critical in heat.
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Day vs Night Safety in Cape Coral
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime transit and exploration in central areas are generally safe and routine. Standard alertness in crowded transit hubs and tourist plazas is adequate.
After dark, keep to well-illuminated thoroughfares and busy dining/entertainment quarters. Use verified taxis or rideshare apps when returning late.
Safety by Traveler Type in Cape Coral
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Families with children
Health/disaster risk is elevated. Confirm medical-evacuation cover, identify hospitals near your accommodation, and check seasonal hazard (storm/heat/quake) before you book.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Cape Coral for solo travelers (Crime 15/100 · Transport 30/100), women traveling solo (Crime 15/100), older travelers (Health 25/100 · Transport 30/100), business travelers (Digital 45/100 · Money 45/100 · Transport 30/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 10/100 · Political 10/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | high |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | medium |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | low |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | low |
| Last updated | September 27, 2026 |
Live conditions in Cape Coral
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Official travel advisory
The US State Department does not issue advice for United States.
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:1km) in United States 15/10/2026 11:07 UTC, 9 thousand in MMI>=III. GREEN · country-wide · 2026-10-15
On 10/15/2026 11:07:01 AM, an earthquake occurred in United States potentially affecting 9 thousand in MMI>=III. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:1km.
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Green flood alert in United States GREEN · country-wide · 2026-05-21
On 19/05/2026, a flood started in United States, lasting until 13/10/2026 (last update). The flood caused 29 deaths and 2292 displaced .
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Drought is on going in Mexico, United States GREEN · country-wide · 2026-04-30
The Drought notification level is Green.
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-10-16 11:45:30 UTC
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Wildfires | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Most wildfire events within 100 km of Cape Coral happened in February and March (2 of 2 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the United States travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the United States entry requirements.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-16 07:26:45 UTC
Emergency numbers (United States)
| Police | 911 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 911 |
| Fire | 911 |
| General | 911 |
Medical access
| Hospital access | low |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | low |
| Emergency response | low |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | low |
The provided search results did not mention specific hospitals, emergency services, or pharmacy locations in Cape Coral. Travelers should verify healthcare options and nearby facilities before arrival.
Common scam patterns
- courier scam. The Cape Coral Police Department’s Economic Crimes Unit reported a rise in courier scams where fraudsters pose as delivery personnel to obtain personal information or payment. Victims are often asked to pay fees for undelivered packages or to provide credit card details for “customs clearance.” Tip: Never share personal or payment information with unsolicited couriers and verify deliveries through official carrier tracking.
- skimmer fraud. Detectives investigated a wave of credit‑card skimmers installed on point‑of‑sale terminals at multiple retail locations in Cape Coral during mid‑2024. These devices capture card data, leading to unauthorized transactions after the purchase is completed. Tip: Inspect card readers for signs of tampering and use contactless payments when possible.
- invoice scam. In January 2026 the City of Cape Coral warned residents about fraudulent city invoices sent to unsuspecting individuals attempting to collect money for non‑existent services. The scam mimics official city branding and may include realistic invoice numbers and payment links. Tip: Contact the city’s official finance office directly if you receive an unexpected invoice claiming to be from Cape Coral.
Area notes
- Cape Coral (citywide). Safety indexes of 81‑82 and a Grade A rating indicate crime levels lower than 95 % of major U.S. cities.
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | 46 → 36 | moderate | Data update scoring v2 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 25 → 46 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Jun 16, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
Every editorial change to Cape Coral's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Cape Coral
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Cape Coral, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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