FEMA Records
5
Total declarations
Georgia · FEMA + NOAA + National Risk Index
Emanuel County, GA
5 FEMA disaster declarations (2023–2026), with a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Very Low. Most common hazard: Hurricane.
- 5
- FEMA declarations
- 2
- Major disasters
- 40
- NRI risk · Very Low
- Hurricane
- Top hazard
FEMA's National Risk Index places Emanuel County in the top 60% of U.S. counties for overall natural-hazard risk, and its FEMA disaster-declaration count is higher than 72% of all 2,729 counties tracked.
How does Emanuel County compare?
- Emanuel County
- 5
- Georgia county avg
- 3.5
- National county avg
- 3.7
How disaster-prone is Emanuel County?
Emanuel County, Georgia has recorded 5 FEMA disaster declarations between 2023 and 2026, of which 2 were classified as Major Disaster declarations (DR) requiring federal individual and public assistance. That puts the county's average at 1.7 declarations per year across a 3-year record, or roughly 44% above the Georgia county average of 3.5 and 34% above the national county average of 3.7.
The dominant disaster type on record is Hurricane, with 2 of 5 declarations falling under this category. FEMA's data shows an elevated National Risk Index composite of 39.9/100 for this county (Very Low rating). Expected Annual Loss comes in at Very Low (roughly $8.9M in annualized losses). Social vulnerability (Relatively High) and community resilience (Very Low) both factor into how that raw exposure plays out on the ground. Among the 18 modeled hazards, Hurricane carries the county's highest rating, a mid-range Relatively Moderate.
Taken together, these indicators put Emanuel County at a moderate relative risk level, not the calmest county on record, but not among the most disaster-prone either.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level
Moderate
vs. Georgia Avg
+44%
State avg: 3.5
vs. National Avg
+34%
National avg: 3.7
Avg Per Year
1.7
Over 3 years
FEMA NRI 8-hazard radar - Emanuel County
How to read this radar
The radar plots Emanuel County's relative exposure to the eight headline natural hazards used by the FEMA National Risk Index. Each axis is the qualitative NRI risk rating (Very Low through Very High) re-expressed on a 0-100 scale so that the polygon shape lets you compare a county against another at a glance. A rounder polygon means broad multi-hazard exposure; a spiky polygon means one or two dominant hazards drive most of the modeled risk.
NRI Source
FEMA 2023
Latest NRI release
County FIPS
13107
GA state code
Source: FEMA National Risk Index FEMA National Risk Index Per-county per-hazard ratings, 2023 release
Disaster Types
Hurricane 2
Tropical Storm 2
Winter Storm 1
Declaration Types
What DR / EM / FM mean
FEMA categorizes declarations as Major Disasters (DR), Emergencies (EM), or Fire Management Assistance (FM).
Emergency - 3 60.0%
of all 5 declarations
Major Disaster - 2 40.0%
of all 5 declarations
FEMA Declarations Timeline
| Year | Declarations | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 3 | |
| 2023 | 1 | |
Disaster Declarations
| DR# | Title | Type | Incident | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3642 | SEVERE WINTER STORM | EM | Winter Storm | 2026-01-24 |
| 4830 | HURRICANE HELENE | DR | Hurricane | 2024-09-30 |
| 3616 | HURRICANE HELENE | EM | Tropical Storm | 2024-09-26 |
| 3607 | HURRICANE DEBBY | EM | Tropical Storm | 2024-08-05 |
| 4738 | HURRICANE IDALIA | DR | Hurricane | 2023-09-07 |
Storm Events in Georgia
| Storm Type | Events | Fatalities | Injuries | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderstorm Wind | 10,642 | 16 | 78 | $67.8M |
| Drought | 1,508 | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Hail | 1,397 | 0 | 0 | $61.8M |
| Flash Flood | 1,205 | 0 | 3 | $29.4M |
| Tornado | 691 | 37 | 380 | $390.1M |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database NOAA Storm Events Database State-level aggregated data, 2015–2025
FEMA National Risk Index
Overall Risk
Very Low
Score: 39.9/100
Expected Annual Loss
Very Low
$8.9M/year
Social Vulnerability
Relatively High
Community Resilience
Very Low
Hazard Risk Breakdown
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Tornado Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) Ratings reflect relative scores among all US counties. Data: hazards.fema.gov/nri
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many natural disasters has Emanuel County, Georgia had?
Emanuel County, Georgia has received 5 FEMA disaster declarations from 2023 to 2026. Of these, 2 were major disaster declarations.
What is the most common disaster type in Emanuel County?
The most common disaster type in Emanuel County is Hurricane, with 2 declarations. Other disaster types include Tropical Storm (2), Winter Storm (1).
How does Emanuel County's disaster risk compare to the Georgia average?
Emanuel County has 5 disaster declarations, which is 44% higher than the Georgia county average of 3.5 declarations. Compared to the national county average of 3.7, it is 34% higher.
How many major FEMA disaster declarations has Emanuel County received?
Emanuel County has received 2 major disaster declarations, representing 40% of all 5 disaster declarations. Major disaster declarations typically involve significant damage requiring federal assistance.
What types of storms are most common in Georgia?
The most common storm types in Georgia include Thunderstorm Wind (10,642 events), Drought (1,508 events), Hail (1,397 events). NOAA storm event data covers severe weather from 2015 to 2025.
What was the worst year for disasters in Emanuel County?
The most active year for disaster declarations in Emanuel County was 2024, with 3 declarations. The county has FEMA disaster data spanning 2023 to 2026.
What is the overall disaster risk level for Emanuel County?
With 5 FEMA disaster declarations on record, Emanuel County lands in the moderate-risk band, not unusually disaster-prone, but not spared either.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for Emanuel County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, Emanuel County, Georgia has an overall risk score of 39.9 out of 100 (Very Low). The county's social vulnerability rating is Relatively High and community resilience is Very Low. The Expected Annual Loss (EAL) score is Very Low, representing $8.9M in annualized losses.
Which natural hazard poses the greatest risk to Emanuel County?
Based on FEMA NRI data, the highest-risk natural hazard in Emanuel County is Hurricane (risk rating: Relatively Moderate). Other significant hazards include Drought (Relatively Moderate) and Earthquake (Relatively Low). These scores are based on FEMA's analysis of historical event frequency, exposed assets, and community vulnerability.
Data Sources & Methodology
Disaster declaration data comes from the FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2 API, which includes all federally declared disasters, emergencies, and fire management assistance grants.
Storm event data is sourced from the NOAA Storm Events Database (2015–2025), which tracks significant weather events including thunderstorms, tornadoes, floods, and winter storms.
This data is provided for informational purposes only. FEMA disaster declarations represent federal response actions and may not capture all local emergencies or weather events.
What this means for Emanuel County
Emanuel County, GA has 5 FEMA disaster declarations on record, a moderate historical disaster load, 44% above the Georgia county average.
- Its most common federal declaration type is emergency (3 of 5) - know the hazards most likely here before they happen. Georgia overview
- See how this county ranks against the rest of the country for disaster frequency. Most-disaster rankings
- Read how to read FEMA declarations, NRI risk scores, and what they do and don't tell you. Disaster-data guide
Historical declaration counts describe past federal response, not a forecast. For current threats, follow the National Weather Service and local officials; in an emergency call 911.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
All federal data sources used on this page
- FEMA OpenFEMA, Disaster Declarations Summaries v2 - all federally-declared disasters for this county. fema.gov/openfema/disaster-declarations
- FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) - per-county per-hazard risk ratings and expected annual loss. hazards.fema.gov/nri
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database - state-level storm/severe-weather event records, 2015–2025. ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents
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