McIntosh County
Georgia — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 67th
McIntosh County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 66.6, 67th national percentile), driven primarily by hurricane and wildfire exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $17M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Hurricane | High | 0.35 / yr | $13M |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.00 / yr | $589K |
| Coastal Flood | Medium | 3.65 / yr | $722K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 8.66 / yr | $240K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $174K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.37 / yr | $30K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 0.94 / yr | $229K |
| Lightning | Low | 64.43 / yr | $78K |
| Hail | Very Low | 1.77 / yr | $43K |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.17 / yr | $138K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.18 / yr | $1M |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 0.50 / yr | $108K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.06 / yr | $26 |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 0.41 / yr | $4K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Drought | Very Low | 20.21 / 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 McIntosh County?
McIntosh County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 66.6 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 67th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in McIntosh County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Hurricane (High, $13M EAL), Wildfire (Low, $589K EAL), Coastal Flood (Medium, $722K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does McIntosh County compare to other Georgia counties?
McIntosh County ranks #33 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. McIntosh County's $17M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.