Upson County
Georgia — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 17th
Upson County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 17.1, 17th national percentile), driven primarily by hurricane and lightning exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $6M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Hurricane | Low | 0.06 / yr | $299K |
| Lightning | Low | 63.16 / yr | $238K |
| Drought | Low | 51.63 / yr | $148K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 5.26 / yr | $358K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $265K |
| Hail | Low | 3.52 / yr | $202K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $27K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.22 / yr | $756K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 1.88 / yr | $306K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.40 / yr | $344 |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.93 / yr | $3M |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.47 / yr | $19K |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 0.32 / yr | $50K |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 0.89 / yr | $4K |
| 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 Upson County?
Upson County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 17.1 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 17th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Upson County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Hurricane (Low, $299K EAL), Lightning (Low, $238K EAL), Drought (Low, $148K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Upson County compare to other Georgia counties?
Upson County ranks #117 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. Upson County's $6M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.