Crisp County

Georgia — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment

Low

Composite Risk Score

52.3

National percentile: 52th

Crisp County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 52.3, 52th national percentile), driven primarily by drought and hurricane exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $11M.

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

Expected Annual Loss $11M Annualized county-level EAL
Social Vulnerability Very High Population sensitivity
Community Resilience Low Capacity to recover
Population 20K Latest estimate

Top Hazards

Drought
Medium $998K/yr
Hurricane
Low $1M/yr
Tornado
Medium $2M/yr

All 18 Hazard Risks

Drought Medium 33.29 / yr $998K
Hurricane Low 0.18 / yr $1M
Tornado Medium 0.18 / yr $2M
Earthquake Low 0.00 / yr $363K
Wildfire Very Low 0.00 / yr $59K
Heat Wave Low 7.53 / yr $359K
Strong Wind Medium 1.46 / yr $458K
Riverine Flood Low 0.75 / yr $5M
Lightning Low 66.96 / yr $164K
Hail Low 1.88 / yr $126K
Ice Storm Very Low 0.22 / yr $6K
Landslide Very Low 0.04 / yr $14
Cold Wave Very Low 0.26 / yr $30K
Winter Weather Very Low 0.32 / yr $3K
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 Crisp County?

Crisp County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 52.3 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 52th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.

What are the top natural hazards in Crisp County?

The three highest-rated hazards are Drought (Medium, $998K EAL), Hurricane (Low, $1M EAL), Tornado (Medium, $2M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.

How does Crisp County compare to other Georgia counties?

Crisp County ranks #55 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. Crisp County's $11M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.