Glynn County
Georgia — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
MediumComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 84th
Glynn County faces medium composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 83.7, 84th national percentile), driven primarily by hurricane and wildfire exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $40M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Hurricane | High | 0.34 / yr | $21M |
| Wildfire | Medium | 0.00 / yr | $1M |
| Coastal Flood | High | 3.65 / yr | $4M |
| Heat Wave | Medium | 4.81 / yr | $1M |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $1M |
| Cold Wave | Medium | 1.33 / yr | $2M |
| Lightning | Medium | 65.88 / yr | $424K |
| Ice Storm | Medium | 0.30 / yr | $150K |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 0.82 / yr | $547K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 0.54 / yr | $6M |
| Hail | Low | 1.63 / yr | $162K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.20 / yr | $758K |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 0.25 / yr | $17K |
| Drought | Very Low | 21.86 / yr | $369 |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.05 / yr | $13 |
| Avalanche | 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 Glynn County?
Glynn County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 83.7 out of 100, placing it in the Medium category and the 84th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Glynn County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Hurricane (High, $21M EAL), Wildfire (Medium, $1M EAL), Coastal Flood (High, $4M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Glynn County compare to other Georgia counties?
Glynn County ranks #11 of 159 Georgia counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a medium 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. Glynn County's $40M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.