Hinesville, GA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Hinesville is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Liberty County, GA. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, lightning, and wildfire.
Storm events near Hinesville
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Hinesville's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Hinesville 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 Liberty County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Hinesville along with the rest of the county, not a Hinesville-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 76.1 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 52.3 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | 51.2 | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | 75.6 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 74.4 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 35.9 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 33.9 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 15.5 | Very Low |
| Hail | 56.8 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 96.9 | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | 52.7 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 3.9 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 81.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 31.4 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 23 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Liberty County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Hinesville, GA at risk of?
Hinesville is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Liberty County, where Hinesville is located, are hurricane, lightning, and wildfire.
What is Hinesville's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Liberty County, where Hinesville is located, scoring 96.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Hinesville a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Hinesville carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Liberty County.
Has Hinesville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 11 tornado, 55 hail, 14 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Hinesville since 2016.