Peachtree City, GA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Peachtree City is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Fayette County, GA. The county's highest-rated hazards are lightning, tornado, and hail.
Storm events near Peachtree City
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Peachtree City's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Peachtree City 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 Fayette County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Peachtree City along with the rest of the county, not a Peachtree City-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 34.2 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 70.6 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 73.1 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 56.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 80.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 20.1 | Very Low |
| Drought | 42.9 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 77.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 58.8 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 65.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 18.9 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 86.7 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 54.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 13.9 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Fayette County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Peachtree City, GA at risk of?
Peachtree City 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 Fayette County, where Peachtree City is located, are lightning, tornado, and hail.
What is Peachtree City's biggest natural hazard risk?
Lightning is the highest-rated hazard for Fayette County, where Peachtree City is located, scoring 86.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Peachtree City a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Peachtree City carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Fayette County.
Has Peachtree City had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 56 tornado, 61 hail, 54 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Peachtree City since 2016.