LaGrange, Georgia: natural disaster risk
How exposed LaGrange is to floods, storms and other hazards, from FEMA and NOAA records for Troup County.
LaGrange is a city of 32,078 people in Troup County, Georgia. FEMA's National Risk Index rates Troup County relatively low for natural hazards overall, lower than most of the US. The costliest hazards there are inland flooding, tornado and cold wave, with about $17.3 million in expected losses a year across the county. The weather service has logged 461 storm reports in the county since 1955, including 23 tornadoes and 15 floods. NOAA hurricane records show 1 hurricane and 16 tropical storms passing within 65 miles of the county's center. About 0.2% of homes in the county carry federal flood insurance.
Risk figures are for Troup County. FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; NOAA Storm Events; US Census Bureau ACS 2020 to 2024. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in LaGrange
Full Troup County report ›- Check the FEMA flood map for your address, and ask the seller or landlord about past flooding.
- Price a flood policy now. Most new federal policies take 30 days to start.
- Pick a shelter spot: a basement, or an inside room on the lowest floor with no windows.
- Turn on emergency alerts on your phone and keep a weather radio.
- Insulate pipes in outside walls, crawl spaces and garages.
- Know how to shut off the main water valve.
All hazards
| Hazard | Rating | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | $10M | |
| Tornado | $3M | |
| Cold wave | $1M | |
| Hurricane | $880K | |
| Earthquake | $727K | |
| Heat wave | $721K | |
| Strong wind | $720K | |
| Lightning | $437K | |
| Hail | $342K | |
| Ice storm | $119K | |
| Wildfire | $64K | |
| Winter weather | $9K |
Homes in LaGrange
Older homes and mobile homes usually take more damage in storms, floods and earthquakes. Ask about roof age, flood history and retrofits before you buy or rent.
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All ›Common questions about LaGrange
Is LaGrange safe from natural disasters?
LaGrange is in Troup County, which FEMA's National Risk Index rates relatively low overall, lower than most of the US. The biggest hazards are inland flooding, tornado, cold wave. No place is free of risk, so check the flood map and insurance for any home you consider.
What natural disasters happen in LaGrange?
By expected yearly losses in Troup County, the top hazards are inland flooding (Low), tornado (Moderate), cold wave (Low). Troup County has been part of 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events.
Does LaGrange get tornadoes?
Yes. NOAA records list 23 tornadoes in Troup County since 1950; the strongest was an F3 tornado on December 24, 1964. FEMA rates tornado risk in the county moderate.
Do I need flood insurance in LaGrange?
Standard home insurance does not cover floods. In Troup County, about 0.2% of homes have federal flood insurance, and FEMA rates inland flooding risk low. Check the FEMA flood map for your address and get a quote even outside a high-risk zone.