Warren County

Georgia — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment

Very Low

Composite Risk Score

5.3

National percentile: 5th

Warren County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 5.3, 5th national percentile), driven primarily by hurricane and drought exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $2M.

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

Expected Annual Loss $2M Annualized county-level EAL
Social Vulnerability Very High Population sensitivity
Community Resilience Low Capacity to recover
Population 5K Latest estimate

Top Hazards

Hurricane
Low $148K/yr
Drought
Low $73K/yr
Earthquake
Very Low $137K/yr

All 18 Hazard Risks

Hurricane Low 0.06 / yr $148K
Drought Low 62.68 / yr $73K
Earthquake Very Low 0.00 / yr $137K
Ice Storm Low 0.99 / yr $40K
Wildfire Very Low 0.00 / yr $17K
Heat Wave Very Low 6.37 / yr $96K
Hail Very Low 2.78 / yr $81K
Tornado Low 0.15 / yr $274K
Strong Wind Very Low 2.69 / yr $72K
Cold Wave Very Low 0.26 / yr $84K
Riverine Flood Very Low 0.07 / yr $840K
Lightning Very Low 58.43 / yr $13K
Landslide Very Low 0.10 / yr $6
Winter Weather Very Low 1.00 / 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 Warren County?

Warren County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 5.3 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 5th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.

What are the top natural hazards in Warren County?

The three highest-rated hazards are Hurricane (Low, $148K EAL), Drought (Low, $73K EAL), Earthquake (Very Low, $137K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.

How does Warren County compare to other Georgia counties?

Warren County ranks #149 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. Warren County's $2M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.