Coweta County

Georgia — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment

Low

Composite Risk Score

65.6

National percentile: 66th

Coweta County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 65.6, 66th national percentile), driven primarily by tornado and hail exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $32M.

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

Expected Annual Loss $32M Annualized county-level EAL
Social Vulnerability Very Low Population sensitivity
Community Resilience Medium Capacity to recover
Population 146K Latest estimate

Top Hazards

Tornado
Medium $5M/yr
Hail
Medium $958K/yr
Ice Storm
Medium $363K/yr

All 18 Hazard Risks

Tornado Medium 0.31 / yr $5M
Hail Medium 5.12 / yr $958K
Ice Storm Medium 0.88 / yr $363K
Strong Wind Medium 2.49 / yr $1M
Riverine Flood Low 0.96 / yr $18M
Lightning Medium 63.21 / yr $650K
Heat Wave Low 2.68 / yr $1M
Earthquake Low 0.00 / yr $966K
Cold Wave Medium 0.84 / yr $2M
Hurricane Low 0.07 / yr $314K
Wildfire Very Low 0.00 / yr $53K
Drought Low 46.27 / yr $145K
Landslide Very Low 0.24 / yr $798
Winter Weather Very Low 1.58 / yr $17K
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 Coweta County?

Coweta County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 65.6 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 66th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.

What are the top natural hazards in Coweta County?

The three highest-rated hazards are Tornado (Medium, $5M EAL), Hail (Medium, $958K EAL), Ice Storm (Medium, $363K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.

How does Coweta County compare to other Georgia counties?

Coweta County ranks #36 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. Coweta County's $32M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.