Jefferson, GA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Jefferson 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 Jackson County, GA. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, tornado, and earthquake.
Storm events near Jefferson
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Jefferson's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Jefferson 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 Jackson County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Jefferson along with the rest of the county, not a Jefferson-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 28.8 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 47.4 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 67.7 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 46.5 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 69.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 57.7 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 59.1 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 60.3 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 65.2 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 75.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 34.9 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 67.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 47.8 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 10.2 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Jackson County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Jefferson, GA at risk of?
Jefferson 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 Jackson County, where Jefferson is located, are ice storm, tornado, and earthquake.
What is Jefferson's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Jackson County, where Jefferson is located, scoring 75.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Jefferson a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Jefferson 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 Jackson County.
Has Jefferson had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 15 tornado, 57 hail, 35 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Jefferson since 2016.