Douglas, GA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Douglas is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Coffee County, GA. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, drought, and tornado.
Storm events near Douglas
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Douglas's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Douglas 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 Coffee County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Douglas along with the rest of the county, not a Douglas-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 68.2 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 51.1 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 71.2 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 54.5 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 75.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 35 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 80.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 33.9 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 89.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 3.8 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 12.3 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 68.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 27.3 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 9.4 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Coffee County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Douglas, GA at risk of?
Douglas 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 Coffee County, where Douglas is located, are hurricane, drought, and tornado.
What is Douglas's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Coffee County, where Douglas is located, scoring 89.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Douglas a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Douglas carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Coffee County.
Has Douglas had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 21 tornado, 22 hail, 20 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Douglas since 2016.