Henry County
Georgia — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 79th
Henry County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 79.4, 79th national percentile), driven primarily by tornado and hail exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $52M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Tornado | Medium | 0.20 / yr | $9M |
| Hail | Medium | 4.95 / yr | $2M |
| Lightning | High | 62.51 / yr | $1M |
| Riverine Flood | Medium | 0.36 / yr | $31M |
| Ice Storm | Medium | 1.16 / yr | $454K |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $2M |
| Heat Wave | Low | 2.95 / yr | $2M |
| Cold Wave | Medium | 0.63 / yr | $3M |
| Hurricane | Low | 0.06 / yr | $410K |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 2.48 / yr | $900K |
| Drought | Low | 42.90 / yr | $170K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $39K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.14 / yr | $485 |
| Winter Weather | Low | 1.37 / yr | $30K |
| 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 Henry County?
Henry County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 79.4 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 79th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Henry County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Tornado (Medium, $9M EAL), Hail (Medium, $2M EAL), Lightning (High, $1M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Henry County compare to other Georgia counties?
Henry County ranks #17 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. Henry County's $52M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.