Macon-Bibb County, GA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Macon-Bibb County is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Bibb County, GA. The county's highest-rated hazards are heat wave, lightning, and tornado.
Storm events near Macon-Bibb County
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Macon-Bibb County's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Macon-Bibb County 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 Bibb County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Macon-Bibb County along with the rest of the county, not a Macon-Bibb County-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 73 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 80.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 77 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 94.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 87.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 30.1 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 43 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 82.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 81.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 55.5 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 71.3 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 87.8 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 80.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 23.7 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Bibb County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Macon-Bibb County, GA at risk of?
Macon-Bibb County 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 Bibb County, where Macon-Bibb County is located, are heat wave, lightning, and tornado.
What is Macon-Bibb County's biggest natural hazard risk?
Heat Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Bibb County, where Macon-Bibb County is located, scoring 94.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Macon-Bibb County a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Macon-Bibb County carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Bibb County.
Has Macon-Bibb County had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 52 tornado, 27 hail, 25 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Macon-Bibb County since 2016.