Baldwin County
Georgia — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 50th
Baldwin County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 50.0, 50th national percentile), driven primarily by drought and heat wave exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $14M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Drought | Medium | 47.32 / yr | $535K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 6.79 / yr | $908K |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $837K |
| Hurricane | Low | 0.06 / yr | $435K |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.00 / yr | $117K |
| Ice Storm | Medium | 0.66 / yr | $135K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 0.43 / yr | $8M |
| Hail | Low | 3.04 / yr | $302K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.14 / yr | $1M |
| Cold Wave | Low | 0.26 / yr | $516K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 2.18 / yr | $321K |
| Lightning | Low | 61.16 / yr | $90K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.16 / yr | $244 |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 0.84 / yr | $7K |
| 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 Baldwin County?
Baldwin County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 50.0 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 50th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Baldwin County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Drought (Medium, $535K EAL), Heat Wave (Low, $908K EAL), Earthquake (Low, $837K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Baldwin County compare to other Georgia counties?
Baldwin County ranks #60 of 159 Georgia counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a 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. Baldwin County's $14M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.