Statesboro, Georgia: natural disaster risk
How exposed Statesboro is to floods, storms and other hazards, from FEMA and NOAA records for Bulloch County.
Statesboro is a city of 34,149 people in Bulloch County, Georgia. FEMA's National Risk Index rates Bulloch County relatively low for natural hazards overall, lower than most of the US. The costliest hazards there are hurricane, inland flooding and tornado, with about $33.2 million in expected losses a year across the county. The weather service has logged 521 storm reports in the county since 1956, including 18 tornadoes and 22 floods. NOAA hurricane records show 12 hurricanes and 46 tropical storms passing within 65 miles of the county's center, 2 of them major. About 1.7% of homes in the county carry federal flood insurance.
Risk figures are for Bulloch County. FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; NOAA Storm Events; US Census Bureau ACS 2020 to 2024. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Statesboro
Full Bulloch County report ›- Know your evacuation zone and route before June 1.
- Ask about roof age, shutters and the separate wind or hurricane deductible on your home policy.
- 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.
All hazards
| Hazard | Rating | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | $12M | |
| Inland flooding | $9M | |
| Tornado | $4M | |
| Earthquake | $3M | |
| Heat wave | $2M | |
| Cold wave | $1M | |
| Drought | $1M | |
| Lightning | $448K | |
| Hail | $349K | |
| Strong wind | $284K | |
| Ice storm | $259K | |
| Wildfire | $108K |
Homes in Statesboro
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 Statesboro
Is Statesboro safe from natural disasters?
Statesboro is in Bulloch County, which FEMA's National Risk Index rates relatively low overall, lower than most of the US. The biggest hazards are hurricane, inland flooding, tornado. No place is free of risk, so check the flood map and insurance for any home you consider.
What natural disasters happen in Statesboro?
By expected yearly losses in Bulloch County, the top hazards are hurricane (Moderate), inland flooding (Low), tornado (Moderate). Bulloch County has been part of 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events.
Does Statesboro get tornadoes?
Yes. NOAA records list 18 tornadoes in Bulloch County since 1950; the strongest was an F2 tornado on May 3, 1984. FEMA rates tornado risk in the county moderate.
Do I need flood insurance in Statesboro?
Standard home insurance does not cover floods. In Bulloch County, about 1.7% 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.