Bartow County
Georgia — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 65th
Bartow County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 65.3, 65th national percentile), driven primarily by tornado and earthquake exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $33M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Tornado | Medium | 0.33 / yr | $8M |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $2M |
| Landslide | Low | 0.49 / yr | $18K |
| Lightning | Medium | 61.49 / yr | $852K |
| Cold Wave | Medium | 1.37 / yr | $3M |
| Hail | Low | 5.68 / yr | $720K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 0.86 / yr | $16M |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $129K |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 3.35 / yr | $947K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 3.74 / yr | $113K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.66 / yr | $151K |
| Drought | Low | 30.57 / yr | $234K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.03 / yr | $97K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 2.05 / yr | $427K |
| 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 Bartow County?
Bartow County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 65.3 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 65th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Bartow County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Tornado (Medium, $8M EAL), Earthquake (Low, $2M EAL), Landslide (Low, $18K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Bartow County compare to other Georgia counties?
Bartow County ranks #37 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. Bartow County's $33M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.