Warner Robins, Georgia: natural disaster risk
How exposed Warner Robins is to floods, storms and other hazards, from FEMA and NOAA records for Houston County.
Warner Robins is a city of 82,990 people in Houston County, Georgia. Parts of Warner Robins also reach into Peach County. FEMA's National Risk Index rates Houston County relatively low for natural hazards overall, lower than most of the US. The costliest hazards there are inland flooding, heat wave and tornado, with about $33.2 million in expected losses a year across the county. The weather service has logged 455 storm reports in the county since 1953, including 27 tornadoes and 16 floods. NOAA hurricane records show 6 hurricanes and 22 tropical storms passing within 65 miles of the county's center. About 0.7% of homes in the county carry federal flood insurance.
Risk figures are for Houston County, the county with most of the population Warner Robins sits in. FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; NOAA Storm Events; US Census Bureau ACS 2020 to 2024. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Warner Robins
Full Houston 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.
- Check that cooling works before summer.
- Know where the nearest cooling center is.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | $16M | |
| Heat wave | $4M | |
| Tornado | $4M | |
| Hurricane | $2M | |
| Earthquake | $2M | |
| Lightning | $1M | |
| Strong wind | $1M | |
| Cold wave | $892K | |
| Hail | $648K | |
| Drought | $509K | |
| Wildfire | $174K | |
| Ice storm | $69K |
Homes in Warner Robins
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 Warner Robins
Is Warner Robins safe from natural disasters?
Warner Robins is in Houston County, which FEMA's National Risk Index rates relatively low overall, lower than most of the US. The biggest hazards are inland flooding, heat wave, tornado. No place is free of risk, so check the flood map and insurance for any home you consider.
What natural disasters happen in Warner Robins?
By expected yearly losses in Houston County, the top hazards are inland flooding (Low), heat wave (Moderate), tornado (Moderate). Houston County has been part of 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events.
Does Warner Robins get tornadoes?
Yes. NOAA records list 27 tornadoes in Houston County since 1950; the strongest was an F4 tornado on April 30, 1953. FEMA rates tornado risk in the county moderate.
Do I need flood insurance in Warner Robins?
Standard home insurance does not cover floods. In Houston County, about 0.7% 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.