Calhoun, GA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Calhoun is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Gordon County, GA. The county's highest-rated hazards are drought, earthquake, and tornado.
Storm events near Calhoun
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Calhoun's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Calhoun 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 Gordon County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Calhoun along with the rest of the county, not a Calhoun-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 54.7 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 62.1 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 79.4 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 37 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 77 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 74.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 98.7 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 58.8 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 59.3 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 52.8 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 75 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 65.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 75.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 51.1 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Gordon County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Calhoun, GA at risk of?
Calhoun 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 Gordon County, where Calhoun is located, are drought, earthquake, and tornado.
What is Calhoun's biggest natural hazard risk?
Drought is the highest-rated hazard for Gordon County, where Calhoun is located, scoring 98.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Calhoun a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Calhoun carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Gordon County.
Has Calhoun had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 23 tornado, 58 hail, 91 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Calhoun since 2016.