Pike County
Georgia — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 8th
Pike County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 8.0, 8th national percentile), driven primarily by drought and hurricane exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $4M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Drought | Low | 51.90 / yr | $139K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.07 / yr | $65K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $134K |
| Hail | Low | 4.54 / yr | $131K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 3.74 / yr | $161K |
| Lightning | Low | 62.47 / yr | $119K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $16K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.15 / yr | $445K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.79 / yr | $25K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 2.29 / yr | $222K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.61 / yr | $2M |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.09 / yr | $44 |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 0.58 / yr | $37K |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 1.11 / yr | $2K |
| 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 Pike County?
Pike County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 8.0 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 8th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Pike County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Drought (Low, $139K EAL), Hurricane (Very Low, $65K EAL), Earthquake (Very Low, $134K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Pike County compare to other Georgia counties?
Pike County ranks #140 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. Pike County's $4M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.