Perry, GA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Perry is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Houston County, GA. The county's highest-rated hazards are heat wave, lightning, and hurricane.
Storm events near Perry
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Perry's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Perry 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 Houston County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Perry along with the rest of the county, not a Perry-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 68.1 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 71.6 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 79.1 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 92.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 79.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 44.8 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 67.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 70.5 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 80.5 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 42.5 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 37.5 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 85.9 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 66.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 18.1 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Houston County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Perry, GA at risk of?
Perry 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 Houston County, where Perry is located, are heat wave, lightning, and hurricane.
What is Perry's biggest natural hazard risk?
Heat Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Houston County, where Perry is located, scoring 92.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Perry a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Perry carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Houston County.
Has Perry had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 45 tornado, 29 hail, 17 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Perry since 2016.