Thomasville, GA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Thomasville is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Thomas County, GA. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, lightning, and cold wave.
Storm events near Thomasville
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Thomasville's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Thomasville 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 Thomas County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Thomasville along with the rest of the county, not a Thomasville-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 71.2 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 57.3 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 48.4 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 61 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 51.2 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 72.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 53.8 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 33 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 91.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 8.6 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 14.5 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 77.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 33.4 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 27.9 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Thomas County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Thomasville, GA at risk of?
Thomasville 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 Thomas County, where Thomasville is located, are hurricane, lightning, and cold wave.
What is Thomasville's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Thomas County, where Thomasville is located, scoring 91.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Thomasville a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Thomasville carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Thomas County.
Has Thomasville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 26 tornado, 43 hail, 72 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Thomasville since 2016.