Villa Rica, GA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Villa Rica is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Carroll County, GA. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, wildfire, and earthquake.
Storm events near Villa Rica
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Villa Rica's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Villa Rica 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 Carroll County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Villa Rica along with the rest of the county, not a Villa Rica-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 78.7 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 70.8 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 76.2 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 73.5 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 91.8 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 71.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 74 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 64.7 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 68.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 49 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 68.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 53.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 17.4 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Carroll County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Villa Rica, GA at risk of?
Villa Rica 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 Carroll County, where Villa Rica is located, are tornado, wildfire, and earthquake.
What is Villa Rica's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Carroll County, where Villa Rica is located, scoring 91.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Villa Rica a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Villa Rica carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Carroll County.
Has Villa Rica had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 22 tornado, 53 hail, 42 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Villa Rica since 2016.