Savannah, GA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Savannah is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Chatham County, GA. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, coastal flooding, and lightning.
Storm events near Savannah
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Savannah's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Savannah 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 Chatham County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Savannah along with the rest of the county, not a Savannah-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 92.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 90.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 96 | Very High |
| Earthquake | 94.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 95.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 77.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 79.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 37.8 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 69.1 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 99.4 | Very High |
| Ice Storm | 89.6 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 18.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 95.4 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 80.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 67.9 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Chatham County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Savannah, GA at risk of?
Savannah is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — higher risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Chatham County, where Savannah is located, are hurricane, coastal flooding, and lightning.
What is Savannah's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Chatham County, where Savannah is located, scoring 99.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Savannah a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Savannah carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Chatham County.
Has Savannah had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 16 tornado, 79 hail, 46 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Savannah since 2016.