Franklin County
Florida — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 47th
Franklin County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 46.5, 47th national percentile), driven primarily by hurricane and wildfire exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $11M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Hurricane | Medium | 0.26 / yr | $6M |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.00 / yr | $244K |
| Coastal Flood | Medium | 3.91 / yr | $1M |
| Lightning | Medium | 84.59 / yr | $262K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 1.26 / yr | $568K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 6.34 / yr | $142K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.45 / yr | $447K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $23K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.29 / yr | $2M |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.06 / yr | $28 |
| Hail | Very Low | 0.45 / yr | $27K |
| Strong Wind | Very Low | 0.71 / yr | $42K |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 0.21 / yr | $4K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Drought | Very Low | 7.67 / yr | $0 |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Franklin County?
Franklin County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 46.5 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 47th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Franklin County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Hurricane (Medium, $6M EAL), Wildfire (Low, $244K EAL), Coastal Flood (Medium, $1M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Franklin County compare to other Florida counties?
Franklin County ranks #57 of 67 Florida counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a low rating.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Franklin County's $11M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.