Chattahoochee County, GA
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Chattahoochee County has experienced 11 federally declared disasters since 1977, most recently Severe Winter Storm in 2026. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Chattahoochee County's highest-rated hazards are lightning, hurricane, and landslide, with its top risk rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA's National Risk Index.
Past disasters & FEMA designations
A federal disaster declaration officially designates a county for FEMA disaster assistance. Chattahoochee County has been designated in 11 declarations since 1977, covering 6 disaster types including hurricane (5), biological (2), severe storm (1).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Winter Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| 2024 | Tropical Storm | Hurricane Helene |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2019 | Hurricane | Hurricane Michael |
| 2019 | Hurricane | Hurricane Michael |
| 2017 | Hurricane | Hurricane Irma |
| 2017 | Hurricane | Hurricane Irma |
| 2016 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 2005 | Hurricane | Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Showing the 10 most recent of 11 total declarations since 1977.
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries. A single disaster can produce more than one record per county. Data current through September 2026.
Risk by hazard type
| Hazard | Risk rating | Risk score | Recorded events | Deaths | Prop. damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | Very Low | 35 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Very Low | 5 | 2 | 0 | $5K |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 25.8 | — | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 26.1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Very Low | 20.4 | 2 | 0 | $12K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 52.4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Very Low | 9.7 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Strong Wind | Very Low | 5.3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 1.7 | 2 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 6.6 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 3.6 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate | 79.9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | Very Low | 22.4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Very Low | 39.1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Avalanche | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Tsunami | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Volcanic Activity | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
Scores are 0–100 percentiles relative to all US counties — higher means more exposed, not that a disaster is likely this year. Event counts: NOAA Storm Events 2016–2026; earthquake counts from USGS ComCat (M3.0+, 1996–2026). See the methodology page for details.
Community vulnerability
Chattahoochee County ranks in the 66th percentile (Moderate) for community vulnerability — a measure of how hard disaster impacts tend to hit residents. Higher vulnerability means more displacement, worse health outcomes, and slower recovery after a disaster.
| SVI theme | Percentile | Vulnerability level |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66th | Moderate |
| Socioeconomic status | 67th | Moderate |
| Household characteristics | 16th | Very low |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 84th | High |
| Housing type & transportation | 78th | High |
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022. Percentiles compare counties nationally — higher means more vulnerable relative to other counties. See CDC SVI for full methodology.
Future risk outlook
| Wildfire metric | National percentile | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Burn probability | 59th | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk to homes | 57th | Relatively Moderate |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 58.8% | — |
Wildfire: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (RDS-2020-0016-2) — modeled values, not annual forecasts. See wildfirerisk.org. Inland flood and heat projections pending data availability; coastal sea-level projections are available for select coastal counties below — see the data page.
Nearby counties
Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards pose the greatest risk in Chattahoochee County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Chattahoochee County, Georgia are lightning, hurricane, and landslide. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Has Chattahoochee County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Chattahoochee County has received 11 federal disaster declarations since 1977, including declarations in 2026. The most common disaster type on record is hurricane (5 declarations).
Has Chattahoochee County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
Yes. Recent federal disaster declarations for Chattahoochee County include Severe Winter Storm (2026), Hurricane Helene (2024). See the declarations table above for the full history since 1977.
How does Chattahoochee County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Muscogee County, GA has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively Moderate) and Webster County, GA has the lowest (Very Low). Chattahoochee County is rated Very Low overall.
How is Chattahoochee County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Chattahoochee County's composite disaster risk index — officially FEMA's National Risk Index (NRI) — scores every US county on a 0–100 percentile scale across 18 natural hazard types, factoring in expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience. Chattahoochee County's composite score of 2 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 2% of US counties.