Newnan, GA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Newnan is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Coweta County, GA. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, hail, and ice storm.
Storm events near Newnan
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Newnan's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Newnan 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 Coweta County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Newnan along with the rest of the county, not a Newnan-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 47.6 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 72.1 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 69.5 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 70.2 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 80.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 67.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 46.4 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 77 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 61.7 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 74.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 39.3 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 70.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 73.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 16.4 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Coweta County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Newnan, GA at risk of?
Newnan 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 Coweta County, where Newnan is located, are tornado, hail, and ice storm.
What is Newnan's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Coweta County, where Newnan is located, scoring 80.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Newnan a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Newnan carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Coweta County.
Has Newnan had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 43 tornado, 55 hail, 25 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Newnan since 2016.