Rincon, GA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Rincon is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Effingham County, GA. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, heat wave, and earthquake.
Storm events near Rincon
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Rincon's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Rincon 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 Effingham County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Rincon along with the rest of the county, not a Rincon-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 72.3 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 51.8 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | 24.8 | Very Low |
| Earthquake | 74.2 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 76.6 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 46.9 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 39.8 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 45.4 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 34.1 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 90.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 38.3 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 15.7 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 50.9 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 20.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 23.9 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Effingham County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Rincon, GA at risk of?
Rincon 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 Effingham County, where Rincon is located, are hurricane, heat wave, and earthquake.
What is Rincon's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Effingham County, where Rincon is located, scoring 90.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Rincon a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Rincon carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Effingham County.
Has Rincon had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 12 tornado, 73 hail, 56 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Rincon since 2016.