Brunswick, GA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Brunswick 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 Glynn County, GA. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, wildfire, and coastal flooding.
Storm events near Brunswick
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Brunswick's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Brunswick 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 Glynn County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Brunswick along with the rest of the county, not a Brunswick-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 92.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 54.2 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | 89.6 | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | 79.5 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 81.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 43.1 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 76.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 14.6 | Very Low |
| Hail | 43.8 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 95.9 | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | 67.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 7.7 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 72.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 58.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 23.6 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Glynn County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Brunswick, GA at risk of?
Brunswick 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 Glynn County, where Brunswick is located, are hurricane, wildfire, and coastal flooding.
What is Brunswick's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Glynn County, where Brunswick is located, scoring 95.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Brunswick a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Brunswick 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 Glynn County.
Has Brunswick had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 6 tornado, 15 hail, 12 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Brunswick since 2016.