Richmond Hill, GA

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 19,839 · Part of Bryan County

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.

Tornado 16 events
Hail 65 events
Inland Flooding 41 events

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.