Douglasville, GA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Douglasville is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Douglas County, GA. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, lightning, and earthquake.
Storm events near Douglasville
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Douglasville's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Douglasville 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 Douglas County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Douglasville along with the rest of the county, not a Douglasville-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 43.1 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 70.5 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 76 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 58.7 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 85 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 69.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 75.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 53.4 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 74.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 56.3 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 76.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 67.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 16.3 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Douglas County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Douglasville, GA at risk of?
Douglasville 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 Douglas County, where Douglasville is located, are tornado, lightning, and earthquake.
What is Douglasville's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Douglas County, where Douglasville is located, scoring 85 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Douglasville a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Douglasville carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Douglas County.
Has Douglasville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 25 tornado, 84 hail, 92 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Douglasville since 2016.