Tift County
Georgia — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 56th
Tift County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 56.0, 56th national percentile), driven primarily by hurricane and lightning exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $16M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Hurricane | Medium | 0.24 / yr | $4M |
| Lightning | Medium | 69.84 / yr | $661K |
| Tornado | Medium | 0.15 / yr | $3M |
| Drought | Medium | 24.69 / yr | $388K |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $449K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 1.79 / yr | $1M |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 1.37 / yr | $596K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $57K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 4.32 / yr | $365K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 0.43 / yr | $5M |
| Hail | Low | 1.55 / yr | $145K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 0.53 / yr | $26K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.03 / yr | $8 |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.07 / 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 Tift County?
Tift County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 56.0 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 56th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Tift County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Hurricane (Medium, $4M EAL), Lightning (Medium, $661K EAL), Tornado (Medium, $3M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Tift County compare to other Georgia counties?
Tift County ranks #47 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. Tift County's $16M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.