Burke County, Georgia
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 24,347
37.3NRI
Very Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
24,347
🏠
Building Value
$5.7B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$9.3M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
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Relatively LowHurricane
Annual Loss$1.8M
Risk Score81.1
☀️
Relatively ModerateDrought
Annual Loss$764K
Risk Score80.6
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Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$965K
Risk Score75.9
❄️
Relatively ModerateIce Storm
Annual Loss$141K
Risk Score66.0
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$587K
Risk Score65.3
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$65K
Risk Score59.7
🌪️
Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$1.3M
Risk Score58.6
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$155K
Risk Score42.5
Show all 14 hazards
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$274K
Risk Score34.6
⛰️
Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$299
Risk Score32.5
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Relatively LowLightning
Annual Loss$92K
Risk Score31.9
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Very LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$2.9M
Risk Score31.3
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Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$253K
Risk Score24.9
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Very LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$11K
Risk Score16.8
Burke County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
37.3-11.4 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
59.7+11.0 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
70.8+21.6 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
60.6+11.9 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
70.8
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
60.6
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.