Winder, GA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Winder is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Barrow County, GA. The county's highest-rated hazards are lightning, ice storm, and tornado.
Storm events near Winder
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Winder's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Winder 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 Barrow County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Winder along with the rest of the county, not a Winder-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 19.6 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 58.1 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 66.3 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 54.8 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 66.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 33.7 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 61 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 48.1 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 66.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 23.6 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 79.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 63.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 10.4 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Barrow County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Winder, GA at risk of?
Winder 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 Barrow County, where Winder is located, are lightning, ice storm, and tornado.
What is Winder's biggest natural hazard risk?
Lightning is the highest-rated hazard for Barrow County, where Winder is located, scoring 79.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Winder a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Winder carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Barrow County.
Has Winder had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 13 tornado, 54 hail, 44 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Winder since 2016.