Treutlen County, Georgia Natural Disaster Risk
FEMA National Risk Index assessment · GA
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 2th
Treutlen County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 2.1, 2th national percentile), driven primarily by hurricane and drought exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $2M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Risk Overview
Overall natural disaster risk in Treutlen County is very low, with a National Risk Index score of 2.1 out of 100 — placing it in the 2nd national percentile and among the lowest-risk counties in the country. The score blends Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across all 18 FEMA hazard types.
Risk here concentrates in hurricane (tropical cyclones bringing extreme wind, rain, and storm surge) at Low risk — $450K in expected annual loss and about 0.18 events per year; drought (extended dry periods that stress water supplies and agriculture) at Low risk — $163K in expected annual loss and about 28.82 events per year; and heat wave (prolonged periods of extreme heat that threaten health and infrastructure) at Very Low risk — $163K in expected annual loss and about 7.89 events per year. Across all hazards, FEMA estimates $2M in expected annual loss for a population of 6K.
Beyond physical exposure, Treutlen County has a low social vulnerability rating (how susceptible the population is to harm) and a very low community resilience rating (its capacity to prepare for and recover from disasters). Both measures sit toward the lower end, indicating relatively modest population sensitivity.
History supports the rating: Treutlen County has received 19 federal disaster declarations since 1966, including 9 for hurricane events and 2 for tropical storm events. The most recent was Severe Winter Storm (winter storm), declared in January 2026.
Among 159 Georgia counties, Treutlen County ranks #154 for overall natural disaster risk.
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Hurricane | Low | 0.18 / yr | $450K |
| Drought | Low | 28.82 / yr | $163K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 7.89 / yr | $163K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $61K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $11K |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.10 / yr | $290K |
| Lightning | Very Low | 67.04 / yr | $45K |
| Hail | Very Low | 2.21 / yr | $26K |
| Strong Wind | Very Low | 1.56 / yr | $57K |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 0.26 / yr | $42K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.21 / yr | $730K |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.45 / yr | $2K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.03 / yr | $3 |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 0.47 / yr | $1K |
| 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 |
Disaster History
Treutlen County has received 19 federal disaster declarations since 1966, most recently Severe Winter Storm in January 2026. Most frequent causes: Hurricane (9), Tropical Storm (2), Biological (2).
| Declared | Type | Disaster |
|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | Winter Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| September 2024 | Hurricane | Hurricane Helene |
| September 2024 | Tropical Storm | Hurricane Helene |
| August 2024 | Tropical Storm | Hurricane Debby |
| September 2023 | Hurricane | Hurricane Idalia |
| March 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| October 2018 | Hurricane | Hurricane Michael |
| October 2018 | Hurricane | Hurricane Michael |
| September 2017 | Hurricane | Hurricane Irma |
Showing the 10 most recent of 19 declarations.
Source: FEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries (OpenFEMA).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Treutlen County?
Treutlen County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 2.1 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 2th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Treutlen County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Hurricane (Low, $450K EAL), Drought (Low, $163K EAL), Heat Wave (Very Low, $163K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Treutlen County compare to other Georgia counties?
Treutlen County ranks #154 of 159 Georgia counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very low rating.
How many federally declared disasters has Treutlen County had?
FEMA records 19 federal disaster declarations for Treutlen County since 1966, most often 9 for hurricane events and 2 for tropical storm events. The most recent was Severe Winter Storm, declared in January 2026.
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. Treutlen County's $2M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.