Monroe, GA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Monroe is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Walton County, GA. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, tornado, and hail.
Storm events near Monroe
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Monroe's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Monroe 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 Walton County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Monroe along with the rest of the county, not a Monroe-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 35.9 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 65.2 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 72.1 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 60.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 73.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 29.4 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 51.5 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 72.3 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 55.6 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 74 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 35.9 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 71.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 66.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 14.2 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Walton County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Monroe, GA at risk of?
Monroe 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 Walton County, where Monroe is located, are ice storm, tornado, and hail.
What is Monroe's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Walton County, where Monroe is located, scoring 74 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Monroe a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Monroe carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Walton County.
Has Monroe had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 12 tornado, 52 hail, 42 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Monroe since 2016.