Tucker, GA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Tucker 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 DeKalb County, GA. The county's highest-rated hazards are lightning, hail, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Tucker
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Tucker's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Tucker 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 DeKalb County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Tucker along with the rest of the county, not a Tucker-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 43.7 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 96.2 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 94.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 92.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 96.1 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 93 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 98.1 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 72.6 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 95.3 | Very High |
| Landslide | 77.8 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 98.6 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 95.3 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 65.4 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full DeKalb County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Tucker, GA at risk of?
Tucker 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 DeKalb County, where Tucker is located, are lightning, hail, and inland flooding.
What is Tucker's biggest natural hazard risk?
Lightning is the highest-rated hazard for DeKalb County, where Tucker is located, scoring 98.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Tucker a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Tucker 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 DeKalb County.
Has Tucker had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 24 tornado, 89 hail, 97 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Tucker since 2016.