Locust Grove, GA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Locust Grove is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Henry County, GA. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, hail, and lightning.
Storm events near Locust Grove
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Locust Grove's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Locust Grove 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 Henry County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Locust Grove along with the rest of the county, not a Locust Grove-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 43 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 84.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 77 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 76.7 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 89.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 74.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 49 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 88.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 64.4 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 78.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 32.9 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 84.6 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 59.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 25.5 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Henry County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Locust Grove, GA at risk of?
Locust Grove 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 Henry County, where Locust Grove is located, are tornado, hail, and lightning.
What is Locust Grove's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Henry County, where Locust Grove is located, scoring 89.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Locust Grove a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Locust Grove carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Henry County.
Has Locust Grove had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 54 tornado, 30 hail, 47 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Locust Grove since 2016.