Troup County

Georgia — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment

Low

Composite Risk Score

59.9

National percentile: 60th

Troup County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 59.9, 60th national percentile), driven primarily by hurricane and tornado exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $17M.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025

Expected Annual Loss $17M Annualized county-level EAL
Social Vulnerability High Population sensitivity
Community Resilience Medium Capacity to recover
Population 69K Latest estimate

Top Hazards

Hurricane
Low $880K/yr
Tornado
Medium $3M/yr
Lightning
Medium $437K/yr

All 18 Hazard Risks

Hurricane Low 0.08 / yr $880K
Tornado Medium 0.33 / yr $3M
Lightning Medium 62.66 / yr $437K
Earthquake Low 0.00 / yr $727K
Heat Wave Low 3.63 / yr $721K
Riverine Flood Low 0.39 / yr $10M
Strong Wind Medium 1.93 / yr $720K
Hail Low 3.95 / yr $342K
Ice Storm Medium 0.60 / yr $119K
Wildfire Very Low 0.00 / yr $64K
Cold Wave Low 0.58 / yr $1M
Landslide Very Low 0.30 / yr $616
Winter Weather Very Low 1.21 / yr $9K
Avalanche Very Low 0.00 / yr $0
Coastal Flood Very Low 0.00 / yr $0
Drought Very Low 48.03 / 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 Troup County?

Troup County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 59.9 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 60th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.

What are the top natural hazards in Troup County?

The three highest-rated hazards are Hurricane (Low, $880K EAL), Tornado (Medium, $3M EAL), Lightning (Medium, $437K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.

How does Troup County compare to other Georgia counties?

Troup County ranks #42 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. Troup County's $17M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.