Augusta-Richmond County, GA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Augusta-Richmond County is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Richmond County, GA. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, tornado, and lightning.
Storm events near Augusta-Richmond County
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Augusta-Richmond County's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Augusta-Richmond County 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 Richmond County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Augusta-Richmond County along with the rest of the county, not a Augusta-Richmond County-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 67.1 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 86.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 90 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 91.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 95.2 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 73.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 32.1 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 81.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 89.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 93.4 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 60.7 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 94.1 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 97.7 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 59.5 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Richmond County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Augusta-Richmond County, GA at risk of?
Augusta-Richmond County is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Richmond County, where Augusta-Richmond County is located, are strong wind, tornado, and lightning.
What is Augusta-Richmond County's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Richmond County, where Augusta-Richmond County is located, scoring 97.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Augusta-Richmond County a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Augusta-Richmond County carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Richmond County.
Has Augusta-Richmond County had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 10 tornado, 96 hail, 54 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Augusta-Richmond County since 2016.