Brantley County
Georgia — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 18th
Brantley County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 18.3, 18th national percentile), driven primarily by hurricane and wildfire exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $7M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Hurricane | Medium | 0.32 / yr | $3M |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.00 / yr | $152K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $174K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 4.79 / yr | $232K |
| Drought | Low | 23.17 / yr | $64K |
| Lightning | Low | 73.56 / yr | $142K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 1.26 / yr | $489K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.18 / yr | $544K |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.19 / yr | $17K |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $316 |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.25 / yr | $2M |
| Strong Wind | Very Low | 0.92 / yr | $99K |
| Hail | Very Low | 1.78 / yr | $28K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.06 / yr | $15 |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 0.26 / yr | $5K |
| Avalanche | 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 Brantley County?
Brantley County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 18.3 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 18th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Brantley County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Hurricane (Medium, $3M EAL), Wildfire (Low, $152K EAL), Earthquake (Very Low, $174K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Brantley County compare to other Georgia counties?
Brantley County ranks #114 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. Brantley County's $7M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.