Bainbridge, GA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Bainbridge is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Decatur County, GA. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, lightning, and tornado.
Storm events near Bainbridge
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Bainbridge's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Bainbridge 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 Decatur County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Bainbridge along with the rest of the county, not a Bainbridge-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 64 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 77 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 40.4 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 49.2 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 80.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 74.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 73.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 44.3 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 90.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 6.7 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 19.9 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 87 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 35.2 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 23.3 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Decatur County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Bainbridge, GA at risk of?
Bainbridge 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 Decatur County, where Bainbridge is located, are hurricane, lightning, and tornado.
What is Bainbridge's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Decatur County, where Bainbridge is located, scoring 90.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Bainbridge a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Bainbridge carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Decatur County.
Has Bainbridge had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 19 tornado, 13 hail, 35 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Bainbridge since 2016.