Griffin, GA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Griffin is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk — among the lowest-risk counties in the country — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Spalding County, GA. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, earthquake, and hail.
Storm events near Griffin
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Griffin's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Griffin 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 Spalding County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Griffin along with the rest of the county, not a Griffin-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 37.9 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 54.1 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 67.2 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 55.3 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 62.2 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 13 | Very Low |
| Drought | 48.6 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 66.9 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 56.3 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 54.4 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 13.7 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 62.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 67.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 10.7 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Spalding County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Griffin, GA at risk of?
Griffin is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — among the lowest-risk counties in the country. The highest-rated hazards for Spalding County, where Griffin is located, are strong wind, earthquake, and hail.
What is Griffin's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Spalding County, where Griffin is located, scoring 67.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Griffin a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Griffin carries among the lowest-risk counties in the country for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Very Low" for Spalding County.
Has Griffin had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 61 tornado, 44 hail, 71 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Griffin since 2016.