Richmond Hill, GA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Richmond Hill is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Bryan County, GA. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, wildfire, and heat wave.
Storm events near Richmond Hill
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Richmond Hill's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Richmond Hill 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 Bryan County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Richmond Hill along with the rest of the county, not a Richmond Hill-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 80 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 41.8 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | 63.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | 63.2 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 67.1 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 40.6 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 27.9 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 20.7 | Very Low |
| Hail | 18.6 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 93.9 | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | 8.2 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 12.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 35.8 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 16.2 | Very Low |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 17.8 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Bryan County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Richmond Hill, GA at risk of?
Richmond Hill 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 Bryan County, where Richmond Hill is located, are hurricane, wildfire, and heat wave.
What is Richmond Hill's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Bryan County, where Richmond Hill is located, scoring 93.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Richmond Hill a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Richmond Hill carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Bryan County.
Has Richmond Hill had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 16 tornado, 65 hail, 41 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Richmond Hill since 2016.