Meriwether County
Georgia — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 19th
Meriwether County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 19.2, 19th national percentile), driven primarily by drought and hurricane exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $5M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Drought | Medium | 52.63 / yr | $255K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.07 / yr | $74K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $188K |
| Hail | Low | 4.29 / yr | $154K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.35 / yr | $718K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $23K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 3.63 / yr | $176K |
| Lightning | Low | 63.40 / yr | $116K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.65 / yr | $31K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 2.14 / yr | $243K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 0.32 / yr | $3M |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.19 / yr | $87 |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 0.58 / yr | $39K |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 1.21 / 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 Meriwether County?
Meriwether County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 19.2 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 19th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Meriwether County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Drought (Medium, $255K EAL), Hurricane (Very Low, $74K EAL), Earthquake (Very Low, $188K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Meriwether County compare to other Georgia counties?
Meriwether County ranks #112 of 159 Georgia counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very 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. Meriwether County's $5M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.