Muscogee County
Georgia — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
MediumComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 82th
Muscogee County faces medium composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 81.6, 82th national percentile), driven primarily by lightning and heat wave exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $39M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Lightning | High | 65.90 / yr | $1M |
| Heat Wave | Medium | 6.21 / yr | $3M |
| Riverine Flood | Medium | 0.71 / yr | $26M |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $2M |
| Hurricane | Medium | 0.08 / yr | $2M |
| Hail | Medium | 2.68 / yr | $827K |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 1.47 / yr | $975K |
| Landslide | Low | 0.17 / yr | $7K |
| Tornado | Medium | 0.16 / yr | $2M |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $78K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.40 / yr | $105K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 0.63 / yr | $22K |
| Drought | Very Low | 45.56 / yr | $13K |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 0.32 / yr | $114K |
| 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 Muscogee County?
Muscogee County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 81.6 out of 100, placing it in the Medium category and the 82th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Muscogee County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Lightning (High, $1M EAL), Heat Wave (Medium, $3M EAL), Riverine Flood (Medium, $26M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Muscogee County compare to other Georgia counties?
Muscogee County ranks #15 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. Muscogee County's $39M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.