FEMA Records
3
Total declarations
Georgia · FEMA + NOAA + National Risk Index
Henry County, GA
3 FEMA disaster declarations (2023–2026), with a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Low. Most common hazard: Winter Storm.
- 3
- FEMA declarations
- 1
- Major disasters
- 79
- NRI risk · Relatively Low
- Winter Storm
- Top hazard
FEMA's National Risk Index places Henry County in the top 21% of U.S. counties for overall natural-hazard risk, and its FEMA disaster-declaration count is higher than 42% of all 2,729 counties tracked.
How does Henry County compare?
FEMA disaster declarations, this county versus the Georgia county average and the national county average.
- Henry County
- 3
- Georgia county avg
- 3.5
- National county avg
- 3.7
How disaster-prone is Henry County?
Henry County, Georgia has recorded 3 FEMA disaster declarations between 2023 and 2026, of which 1 were classified as Major Disaster declarations (DR) requiring federal individual and public assistance. That puts the county's average at 1.0 declarations per year across a 3-year record, or roughly 13% below the Georgia county average of 3.5 and 20% below the national county average of 3.7. Declaration counts reflect federal recognition of event severity, not pure hazard frequency — smaller incidents handled locally never appear in FEMA's ledger.
The dominant disaster type on record is Winter Storm, with 1 of 3 declarations falling under this category. FEMA's National Risk Index assigns this county an overall risk rating of Relatively Low (composite score 79.4/100), driven by an Expected Annual Loss rating of Relatively Low equivalent to roughly $51.6M in annualized losses. Social vulnerability scores Very Low and community resilience scores Relatively Moderate — two factors that modify raw hazard exposure into actual harm. The single highest-risk natural hazard identified for this county is Tornado (Relatively Moderate).
NFIP flood insurance claims data for this county is not present in the FEMA claims extract, which typically indicates either low historical flood activity or low policy penetration. Taken together, these indicators place Henry County at a low relative risk level for federally recognized disasters. Households should pair this historical lens with forward-looking hazard maps — flood zones, wildfire risk overlays, and seismic zones published by FEMA and state emergency management — before making preparedness, insurance, or relocation decisions.
Risk Assessment
How Henry County's disaster history compares to state and national averages.
Risk Level
Low
vs. Georgia Avg
-13%
State avg: 3.5
vs. National Avg
-20%
National avg: 3.7
Avg Per Year
1.0
Over 3 years
FEMA NRI 8-hazard radar — Henry County
The radar plots Henry 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.
NRI Source
FEMA 2023
Latest NRI release
County FIPS
13151
GA state code
Source: FEMA National Risk Index FEMA National Risk Index Per-county per-hazard ratings, 2023 release
Disaster Types
Breakdown of 3 FEMA disaster declarations in Henry County by incident type.
Winter Storm 1
Tropical Storm 1
Severe Storm 1
Declaration Types
FEMA categorizes declarations as Major Disasters (DR), Emergencies (EM), or Fire Management Assistance (FM).
Emergency — 2 66.7%
of all 3 declarations
Major Disaster — 1 33.3%
of all 3 declarations
FEMA Declarations Timeline
Disaster declarations per year for Henry County.
| Year | Declarations | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 1 | |
Disaster Declarations
All 3 FEMA disaster declarations for Henry County, Georgia.
| DR# | Title | Type | Incident | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3642 | SEVERE WINTER STORM | EM | Winter Storm | 2026-01-24 |
| 3616 | HURRICANE HELENE | EM | Tropical Storm | 2024-09-26 |
| 4685 | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES | DR | Severe Storm | 2023-01-16 |
Storm Events in Georgia
NOAA severe weather data for Georgia (2015–2025). Storm event data is tracked at the state level.
| 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
FEMA's composite risk score combining 18 natural hazard types, social vulnerability, and community resilience for Henry County.
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Score: 79.4/100
Expected Annual Loss
Relatively Low
$51.6M/year
Social Vulnerability
Very Low
Community Resilience
Relatively Moderate
Hazard Risk Breakdown
Risk rating for each of the 18 FEMA NRI natural hazard types in Henry County.
Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively 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 Henry County, Georgia had?
Henry County, Georgia has received 3 FEMA disaster declarations from 2023 to 2026. Of these, 1 were major disaster declarations.
What is the most common disaster type in Henry County?
The most common disaster type in Henry County is Winter Storm, with 1 declaration. Other disaster types include Tropical Storm (1), Severe Storm (1).
How does Henry County's disaster risk compare to the Georgia average?
Henry County has 3 disaster declarations, which is 13% lower than the Georgia county average of 3.5 declarations. Compared to the national county average of 3.7, it is 20% lower.
How many major FEMA disaster declarations has Henry County received?
Henry County has received 1 major disaster declaration, representing 33% of all 3 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 Henry County?
The most active year for disaster declarations in Henry County was 2023, with 1 declaration. The county has FEMA disaster data spanning 2023 to 2026.
What is the overall disaster risk level for Henry County?
Based on FEMA declaration history, Henry County has a low disaster risk level with 3 total declarations. This county has relatively few disaster declarations compared to the national average.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for Henry County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, Henry County, Georgia has an overall risk score of 79.4 out of 100 (Relatively Low). The county's social vulnerability rating is Very Low and community resilience is Relatively Moderate. The Expected Annual Loss (EAL) score is Relatively Low, representing $51.6M in annualized losses.
Which natural hazard poses the greatest risk to Henry County?
Based on FEMA NRI data, the highest-risk natural hazard in Henry County is Tornado (risk rating: Relatively Moderate). Other significant hazards include Hail (Relatively Moderate) and Lightning (Relatively High). 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 Henry County
Henry County, GA has 3 FEMA disaster declarations on record — a low historical disaster load, 13% below the Georgia county average.
- Its most common federal declaration type is emergency (2 of 3) — 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
Data sourced from official U.S. government datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainHazard Editorial
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