Tifton, GA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Tifton is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Tift County, GA. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, lightning, and tornado.
Storm events near Tifton
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Tifton's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Tifton 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 Tift County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Tifton along with the rest of the county, not a Tifton-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 55.7 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 46.9 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 62.2 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 52.3 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 78.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 60 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 67.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 38 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 86.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 4.2 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 5.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 81.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 57.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 30.3 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Tift County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Tifton, GA at risk of?
Tifton 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 Tift County, where Tifton is located, are hurricane, lightning, and tornado.
What is Tifton's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Tift County, where Tifton is located, scoring 86.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Tifton a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Tifton carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Tift County.
Has Tifton had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 21 tornado, 84 hail, 115 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Tifton since 2016.