Glascock County, Georgia Natural Disaster Risk
FEMA National Risk Index assessment · GA
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 1th
Glascock County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 0.9, 1th national percentile), driven primarily by hurricane and drought exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $1M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Risk Overview
Glascock County carries a very low composite natural disaster risk, with a National Risk Index score of 0.9 out of 100 — placing it in the 1st national percentile and among the lowest-risk counties in the country. The score blends Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across all 18 FEMA hazard types.
Most of Glascock County's expected losses come from hurricane (tropical cyclones bringing extreme wind, rain, and storm surge) at Very Low risk — $111K in expected annual loss and about 0.08 events per year; drought (extended dry periods that stress water supplies and agriculture) at Low risk — $96K in expected annual loss and about 53.76 events per year; and earthquake (ground shaking from sudden movement along geologic faults) at Very Low risk — $76K in expected annual loss and about 0.00 events per year. Across all hazards, FEMA estimates $1M in expected annual loss for a population of 3K.
Beyond physical exposure, Glascock County has a high social vulnerability rating (how susceptible the population is to harm) and a medium community resilience rating (its capacity to prepare for and recover from disasters). That combination — a more vulnerable population with limited resilience — can amplify the human cost of any given event.
The county's disaster history tells the same story: Glascock County has received 13 federal disaster declarations since 1977, including 6 for hurricane events and 2 for biological events. The most recent was Severe Winter Storm (winter storm), declared in January 2026.
Among 159 Georgia counties, Glascock County ranks #156 for overall natural disaster risk.
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.08 / yr | $111K |
| Drought | Low | 53.76 / yr | $96K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $76K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $11K |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.82 / yr | $16K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 6.79 / yr | $56K |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.07 / yr | $155K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.08 / yr | $34 |
| Hail | Very Low | 2.31 / yr | $29K |
| Strong Wind | Very Low | 2.51 / yr | $59K |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 0.26 / yr | $37K |
| Lightning | Very Low | 61.20 / yr | $8K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.07 / yr | $364K |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 0.84 / yr | $635 |
| 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 |
Disaster History
Glascock County has received 13 federal disaster declarations since 1977, most recently Severe Winter Storm in January 2026. Most frequent causes: Hurricane (6), Biological (2), Severe Ice Storm (2).
| Declared | Type | Disaster |
|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | Winter Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| September 2024 | Hurricane | Hurricane Helene |
| September 2024 | Tropical Storm | Hurricane Helene |
| March 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| October 2018 | Hurricane | Hurricane Michael |
| October 2018 | Hurricane | Hurricane Michael |
| September 2017 | Hurricane | Hurricane Irma |
| September 2017 | Hurricane | Hurricane Irma |
| March 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
Showing the 10 most recent of 13 declarations.
Source: FEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries (OpenFEMA).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Glascock County?
Glascock County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 0.9 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 1th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Glascock County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Hurricane (Very Low, $111K EAL), Drought (Low, $96K EAL), Earthquake (Very Low, $76K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Glascock County compare to other Georgia counties?
Glascock County ranks #156 of 159 Georgia counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very low rating.
How many federally declared disasters has Glascock County had?
FEMA records 13 federal disaster declarations for Glascock County since 1977, most often 6 for hurricane events and 2 for biological events. The most recent was Severe Winter Storm, declared in January 2026.
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. Glascock County's $1M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.