Grovetown, GA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Grovetown is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Columbia County, GA. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, ice storm, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Grovetown
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Grovetown's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Grovetown 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 Columbia County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Grovetown along with the rest of the county, not a Grovetown-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 65.2 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 82.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 82.5 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 75.3 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 86.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 55.3 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 27 | Very Low |
| Hail | 65.5 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 79.7 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 84.1 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 35.7 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 69.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 72 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 34.9 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Columbia County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Grovetown, GA at risk of?
Grovetown 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 Columbia County, where Grovetown is located, are tornado, ice storm, and inland flooding.
What is Grovetown's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Columbia County, where Grovetown is located, scoring 86.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Grovetown a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Grovetown carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Columbia County.
Has Grovetown had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 6 tornado, 87 hail, 49 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Grovetown since 2016.