Statesboro, GA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Statesboro is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Bulloch County, GA. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, earthquake, and heat wave.
Storm events near Statesboro
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Statesboro's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Statesboro 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 Bulloch County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Statesboro along with the rest of the county, not a Statesboro-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 64 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 60.6 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 86.9 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 83.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 80.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 56.5 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 83.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 59.1 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 92.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 73.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 23.6 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 68.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 30.6 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 29.7 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Bulloch County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Statesboro, GA at risk of?
Statesboro 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 Bulloch County, where Statesboro is located, are hurricane, earthquake, and heat wave.
What is Statesboro's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Bulloch County, where Statesboro is located, scoring 92.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Statesboro a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Statesboro carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Bulloch County.
Has Statesboro had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 6 tornado, 59 hail, 21 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Statesboro since 2016.