Americus, GA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Americus is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Sumter County, GA. The county's highest-rated hazards are drought, hurricane, and heat wave.
Storm events near Americus
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Americus's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Americus itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Sumter County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Americus along with the rest of the county, not a Americus-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 64.5 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 53.5 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 64 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 68.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 65.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 10.5 | Very Low |
| Drought | 95.5 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 64 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 80.9 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 11 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 34 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 64.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 56.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 15.1 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Sumter County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Americus, GA at risk of?
Americus is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Sumter County, where Americus is located, are drought, hurricane, and heat wave.
What is Americus's biggest natural hazard risk?
Drought is the highest-rated hazard for Sumter County, where Americus is located, scoring 95.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Americus a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Americus carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Sumter County.
Has Americus had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 16 tornado, 16 hail, 31 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Americus since 2016.