McDuffie County
Georgia — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 25th
McDuffie County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 25.0, 25th national percentile), driven primarily by hail and ice storm 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
| Hail | Medium | 2.64 / yr | $610K |
| Ice Storm | Medium | 0.95 / yr | $160K |
| Hurricane | Low | 0.05 / yr | $267K |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $440K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.14 / yr | $1M |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $62K |
| Drought | Low | 50.06 / yr | $123K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 3.95 / yr | $221K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 2.99 / yr | $313K |
| Lightning | Low | 59.94 / yr | $89K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.11 / yr | $2M |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 0.21 / yr | $206K |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 1.63 / yr | $7K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.10 / yr | $20 |
| 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 McDuffie County?
McDuffie County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 25.0 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 25th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in McDuffie County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Hail (Medium, $610K EAL), Ice Storm (Medium, $160K EAL), Hurricane (Low, $267K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does McDuffie County compare to other Georgia counties?
McDuffie County ranks #98 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. McDuffie County's $6M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.