Moultrie, GA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Moultrie is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Colquitt County, GA. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, tornado, and lightning.
Storm events near Moultrie
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Moultrie's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Moultrie 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 Colquitt County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Moultrie along with the rest of the county, not a Moultrie-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 69 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 59.6 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 56.5 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 61.7 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 85.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 69 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 75.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 62.5 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 90.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 20.3 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 6.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 81.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 62.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 33.8 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Colquitt County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Moultrie, GA at risk of?
Moultrie 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 Colquitt County, where Moultrie is located, are hurricane, tornado, and lightning.
What is Moultrie's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Colquitt County, where Moultrie is located, scoring 90.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Moultrie a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Moultrie carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Colquitt County.
Has Moultrie had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 34 tornado, 58 hail, 73 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Moultrie since 2016.