Charlton County
Georgia — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 27th
Charlton County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 26.7, 27th national percentile), driven primarily by hurricane and wildfire exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $5M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Hurricane | Medium | 0.27 / yr | $3M |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.00 / yr | $125K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 4.96 / yr | $188K |
| Lightning | Low | 76.93 / yr | $106K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $71K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.40 / yr | $257K |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.09 / yr | $11K |
| Drought | Very Low | 26.00 / yr | $2K |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $73 |
| Strong Wind | Low | 1.04 / yr | $94K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.25 / yr | $1M |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 1.27 / yr | $42K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.10 / yr | $9 |
| Hail | Very Low | 1.97 / yr | $13K |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 0.26 / yr | $2K |
| 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 Charlton County?
Charlton County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 26.7 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 27th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Charlton County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Hurricane (Medium, $3M EAL), Wildfire (Low, $125K EAL), Heat Wave (Low, $188K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Charlton County compare to other Georgia counties?
Charlton County ranks #94 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. Charlton County's $5M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.