Thomasville, NC
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Thomasville 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 Davidson County, NC. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, inland flooding, and tornado.
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 Davidson 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 | 49.6 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 91.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 76.7 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 64.5 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 86.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 84.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 58.1 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 76.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 84.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 95.4 | Very High |
| Landslide | 63.6 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 69.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 83.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 80.5 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Davidson County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Thomasville, NC at risk of?
Thomasville 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 Davidson County, where Thomasville is located, are ice storm, inland flooding, and tornado.
What is Thomasville's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Davidson County, where Thomasville is located, scoring 95.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Thomasville a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Thomasville 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 Davidson County.
Has Thomasville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 5 tornado, 86 hail, 127 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Thomasville since 2016.