Dodge County
Georgia — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 45th
Dodge County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 44.8, 45th national percentile), driven primarily by cold wave and hurricane exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $10M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Cold Wave | Medium | 0.26 / yr | $4M |
| Hurricane | Low | 0.16 / yr | $1M |
| Drought | Medium | 30.89 / yr | $567K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 7.89 / yr | $645K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $62K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $207K |
| Lightning | Low | 66.86 / yr | $147K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.43 / yr | $3M |
| Tornado | Low | 0.29 / yr | $367K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 1.41 / yr | $204K |
| Hail | Very Low | 2.15 / yr | $79K |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.22 / yr | $16K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.08 / yr | $18 |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 0.42 / yr | $3K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Coastal Flood | 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 Dodge County?
Dodge County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 44.8 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 45th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Dodge County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Cold Wave (Medium, $4M EAL), Hurricane (Low, $1M EAL), Drought (Medium, $567K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Dodge County compare to other Georgia counties?
Dodge County ranks #66 of 159 Georgia 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. Dodge County's $10M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.