George County
Mississippi — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 58th
George County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 58.0, 58th national percentile), driven primarily by hurricane and wildfire exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $22M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Hurricane | Medium | 0.26 / yr | $14M |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.00 / yr | $305K |
| Lightning | Medium | 84.51 / yr | $501K |
| Drought | Low | 17.38 / yr | $190K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 9.75 / yr | $420K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.46 / yr | $1M |
| Hail | Very Low | 2.37 / yr | $149K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 2.16 / yr | $340K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.96 / yr | $4M |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.16 / yr | $313 |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $71K |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.69 / yr | $29K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 0.95 / yr | $356K |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $8 |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 0.90 / yr | $13K |
| Avalanche | 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 George County?
George County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 58.0 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 58th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in George County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Hurricane (Medium, $14M EAL), Wildfire (Low, $305K EAL), Lightning (Medium, $501K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does George County compare to other Mississippi counties?
George County ranks #32 of 82 Mississippi 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. George County's $22M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.