Rome, GA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Rome is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Floyd County, GA. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, strong wind, and earthquake.
Storm events near Rome
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Rome's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Rome 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 Floyd County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Rome along with the rest of the county, not a Rome-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 74.4 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 82.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 85.1 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 63.7 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 94.8 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 84.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 69.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 74.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 63.5 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 65.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 80.7 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 73.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 91.5 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 22.6 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Floyd County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Rome, GA at risk of?
Rome is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Floyd County, where Rome is located, are tornado, strong wind, and earthquake.
What is Rome's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Floyd County, where Rome is located, scoring 94.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Rome a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Rome carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Floyd County.
Has Rome had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 16 tornado, 62 hail, 106 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Rome since 2016.