Randolph County

Georgia — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment

Very Low

Composite Risk Score

17.2

National percentile: 17th

Randolph County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 17.2, 17th national percentile), driven primarily by drought and hurricane exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $4M.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025

Expected Annual Loss $4M Annualized county-level EAL
Social Vulnerability Very High Population sensitivity
Community Resilience Very Low Capacity to recover
Population 6K Latest estimate

Top Hazards

Drought
Medium $900K/yr
Hurricane
Low $761K/yr
Tornado
Low $829K/yr

All 18 Hazard Risks

Drought Medium 48.88 / yr $900K
Hurricane Low 0.15 / yr $761K
Tornado Low 0.35 / yr $829K
Cold Wave Low 2.21 / yr $442K
Strong Wind Low 1.47 / yr $252K
Wildfire Very Low 0.00 / yr $14K
Earthquake Very Low 0.00 / yr $65K
Lightning Low 69.54 / yr $70K
Hail Very Low 1.68 / yr $72K
Heat Wave Very Low 4.37 / yr $69K
Landslide Very Low 0.15 / yr $46
Riverine Flood Very Low 0.14 / yr $862K
Ice Storm Very Low 0.29 / yr $3K
Winter Weather Very Low 0.42 / yr $2K
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 Randolph County?

Randolph County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 17.2 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 17th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.

What are the top natural hazards in Randolph County?

The three highest-rated hazards are Drought (Medium, $900K EAL), Hurricane (Low, $761K EAL), Tornado (Low, $829K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.

How does Randolph County compare to other Georgia counties?

Randolph County ranks #116 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. Randolph County's $4M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.