Webster County

Georgia — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment

Very Low

Composite Risk Score

2.4

National percentile: 2th

Webster County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 2.4, 2th national percentile), driven primarily by drought and hurricane exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $2M.

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

Expected Annual Loss $2M Annualized county-level EAL
Social Vulnerability Very High Population sensitivity
Community Resilience Very Low Capacity to recover
Population 2K Latest estimate

Top Hazards

Drought
Medium $696K/yr
Hurricane
Low $215K/yr
Wildfire
Very Low $9K/yr

All 18 Hazard Risks

Drought Medium 56.57 / yr $696K
Hurricane Low 0.11 / yr $215K
Wildfire Very Low 0.00 / yr $9K
Earthquake Very Low 0.00 / yr $23K
Heat Wave Very Low 6.63 / yr $38K
Tornado Very Low 0.16 / yr $140K
Hail Very Low 1.93 / yr $41K
Lightning Very Low 68.10 / yr $30K
Strong Wind Very Low 1.38 / yr $45K
Landslide Very Low 0.06 / yr $12
Cold Wave Very Low 0.26 / yr $8K
Riverine Flood Very Low 0.21 / yr $317K
Ice Storm Very Low 0.33 / yr $704
Winter Weather Very Low 0.32 / yr $708
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 Webster County?

Webster County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 2.4 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 Webster County?

The three highest-rated hazards are Drought (Medium, $696K EAL), Hurricane (Low, $215K EAL), Wildfire (Very Low, $9K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.

How does Webster County compare to other Georgia counties?

Webster County ranks #153 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. Webster County's $2M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.