Dooly County
Georgia — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 15th
Dooly County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 14.9, 15th national percentile), driven primarily by drought and hurricane exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $6M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Drought | Medium | 50.12 / yr | $2M |
| Hurricane | Low | 0.14 / yr | $1M |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $31K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 7.53 / yr | $258K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $145K |
| Hail | Very Low | 2.13 / yr | $140K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.25 / yr | $480K |
| Lightning | Low | 65.94 / yr | $87K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 1.49 / yr | $196K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.54 / yr | $2M |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 0.26 / yr | $34K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.06 / yr | $9 |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.31 / yr | $2K |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 0.32 / yr | $1K |
| 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 Dooly County?
Dooly County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 14.9 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 15th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Dooly County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Drought (Medium, $2M EAL), Hurricane (Low, $1M EAL), Wildfire (Very Low, $31K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Dooly County compare to other Georgia counties?
Dooly County ranks #122 of 159 Georgia counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very 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. Dooly County's $6M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.