Bulloch County Disaster Risk
Bulloch County, Georgia
FEMA Risk Rating
Relatively Low
National Percentile
75th
of 3,144 counties
State Rank
#21
of 159 (1 = highest risk)
Flood Risk
61th
percentile
Hazard Risk Breakdown
Flood
River, coastal, and surface flooding risk
Relatively Low
Higher than 61% of US counties
Wildfire
Wildland and wildland-urban interface fire risk
Relatively Low
Higher than 64% of US counties
Tornado
Tornado and severe thunderstorm risk
Relatively Low
Higher than 80% of US counties
Earthquake
Seismic activity and ground shaking risk
Moderate
Higher than 87% of US counties
Hurricane
Tropical cyclone and hurricane risk
Moderate
Higher than 92% of US counties
Risk Overview
About Natural Disaster Risk in Bulloch County, Georgia
Bulloch faces substantially elevated disaster risk
Bulloch County scores 75.41 on the composite risk scale, nearly 50% higher than the national average, and rated Relatively Low overall. This east-central county experiences significant multi-hazard exposure exceeding most U.S. communities.
Among Georgia's most vulnerable counties
Bulloch's 75.41 score substantially exceeds Georgia's state average of 39.49, ranking it in the upper tier of Georgia's most at-risk counties. Only a small percentage of Georgia communities face comparably complex natural disaster profiles.
Bulloch's risk rivals and exceeds peers
Bulloch (75.41) nearly matches Bibb County (78.50) to the west and substantially exceeds Bryan County (66.63) to the southeast. Bulloch's position as a regional hub concentrates both population and hazard exposure.
Tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes all elevated
Bulloch's tornado risk (80.18), hurricane risk (92.45), and earthquake risk (86.90) all substantially exceed state and national averages. Wildfire risk (63.96) and flood risk (60.56) add additional significant concerns across the county.
Multi-layered insurance strategy is critical
Bulloch residents should secure flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program immediately, as standard policies exclude flood damage and the county faces elevated flood risk. Ensure wind, hail, and tornado damage coverage is comprehensive on your homeowners policy, and discuss earthquake insurance with your agent if you live near mapped fault zones.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index · Narrative reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor
Preparedness Guide
What to Prepare for in Bulloch County
Top Hazards by Exposure
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.19.0 · Percentiles are national (3,144 counties)
Risk Advisory: Bulloch County
Risk Verdict
Bulloch County's FEMA risk score places it at the 75th percentile nationally, indicating lower-than-typical exposure for a U.S. county. At this risk level, having a documented household preparedness plan — not just awareness — is the meaningful next step for Bulloch County residents.
Hazard Breakdown
Hurricane risk is Bulloch County's dominant natural hazard, ranked at the 92th percentile nationally under FEMA's National Risk Index. Earthquake ranks second at the 87th percentile nationally. Additional tracked hazards include tornado (80th percentile), wildfire (64th percentile), flood (61th percentile).
Preparedness Context
With hurricane ranked at the 92th percentile nationally, Bulloch County sits in a zone where multi-day supply readiness matters: grid outages after landfalling storms can last one to three weeks in heavily affected areas. Earthquake at the 87th percentile nationally is Bulloch County's secondary hazard, often intensified by the same weather systems that produce hurricane conditions. Insurance gaps are the most common post-hurricane financial shock: standard homeowners policies typically exclude flood damage and may have a separate wind deductible. Bulloch County households benefit from a pre-season insurance review confirming both wind and flood coverage.
Regional Context
The Georgia county average is 35.9 composite points below Bulloch County's score, a gap that reflects the county's elevated position in the state's hazard distribution.
Is your household prepared for Bulloch County's hazards?
Review FEMA's county-specific preparedness checklists and emergency planning guides.
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Data Source
Risk data sourced from the FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Risk scores are relative rankings (0–100) across all US counties — not absolute risk measures. Higher scores indicate higher relative risk compared to other counties.
Disclaimer: This data is informational only. It is not financial, insurance, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making insurance or real estate decisions.