Crisp County, GA
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Crisp County has experienced 17 federally declared disasters since 1977, most recently Hurricane Debby in 2024. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
Crisp County's highest-rated hazards are drought, hurricane, and tornado, with its top risk rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA's National Risk Index. Recorded storm events have decreased 53% over the past five years compared to the prior five-year period. Community vulnerability is elevated (98th percentile nationally), suggesting residents may face greater difficulty recovering from major disasters.
Past disasters & FEMA designations
A federal disaster declaration officially designates a county for FEMA disaster assistance. Crisp County has been designated in 17 declarations since 1977, covering 6 disaster types including hurricane (7), severe storm (3), biological (2).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Hurricane | Hurricane Helene |
| 2024 | Tropical Storm | Hurricane Helene |
| 2024 | Tropical Storm | Hurricane Debby |
| 2023 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2019 | Hurricane | Hurricane Michael |
| 2019 | Hurricane | Hurricane Michael |
| 2017 | Tornado | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| 2017 | Hurricane | Hurricane Irma |
Showing the 10 most recent of 17 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 | 61.1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Relatively Low | 56.7 | 7 | 0 | $45K |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low | 63.6 | — | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low | 58.8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate | 74.2 | 5 | 0 | $145K |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low | 80.4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Relatively Low | 42.2 | 9 | 0 | — |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate | 58.7 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 6 | 1 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 15.3 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 7.5 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Relatively Low | 52.2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate | 88.9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Very Low | 8.9 | 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
Crisp County ranks in the 98th percentile (High) 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 | 98th | High |
| Socioeconomic status | 99th | High |
| Household characteristics | 95th | High |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 88th | High |
| Housing type & transportation | 75th | 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 | 48th | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk to homes | 47th | Relatively Moderate |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 58.3% | — |
NOAA tracked 22 weather events in this county over 2016–2025: 15 in 2016–20 vs 7 in 2021–25 (-53% — frequency decreasing).
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 Crisp County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Crisp County, Georgia are drought, hurricane, and tornado. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
Has Crisp County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Crisp County has received 17 federal disaster declarations since 1977, including declarations in 2024. The most common disaster type on record is hurricane (7 declarations).
Has Crisp County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
Yes. Recent federal disaster declarations for Crisp County include Hurricane Helene (2024), Hurricane Helene (2024), Hurricane Debby (2024). See the declarations table above for the full history since 1977.
How does Crisp County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Worth County, GA has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Very Low) and Wilcox County, GA has the lowest (Very Low). Crisp County is rated Relatively Low overall.
How is Crisp County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Crisp 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. Crisp County's composite score of 52 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 52% of US counties.