Milledgeville, GA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Milledgeville is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Baldwin County, GA. The county's highest-rated hazards are heat wave, drought, and earthquake.
Storm events near Milledgeville
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Milledgeville's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Milledgeville 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 Baldwin County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Milledgeville along with the rest of the county, not a Milledgeville-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 66.9 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 63.2 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 73.1 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 73.3 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 51.9 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 37.9 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 73.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 58 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 68.3 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 63.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 29.1 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 29.5 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 37.3 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 10.8 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Baldwin County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Milledgeville, GA at risk of?
Milledgeville 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 Baldwin County, where Milledgeville is located, are heat wave, drought, and earthquake.
What is Milledgeville's biggest natural hazard risk?
Heat Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Baldwin County, where Milledgeville is located, scoring 73.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Low").
Is Milledgeville a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Milledgeville carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Baldwin County.
Has Milledgeville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 25 tornado, 10 hail, 23 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Milledgeville since 2016.