Troup County, GA
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Troup County has experienced 14 federally declared disasters since 1977, most recently Severe Winter Storm in 2026. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
Troup County's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, tornado, and lightning, with its top risk rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA's National Risk Index. Recorded storm events have increased 130% over the past five years compared to the prior five-year period. Community vulnerability is elevated (90th 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. Troup County has been designated in 14 declarations since 1977, covering 8 disaster types including hurricane (4), severe storm (3), biological (2).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Winter Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| 2024 | Tropical Storm | Hurricane Helene |
| 2023 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2017 | Hurricane | Hurricane Irma |
| 2017 | Hurricane | Hurricane Irma |
| 2016 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| 2011 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Associated Flooding |
Showing the 10 most recent of 14 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 | 58.9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Relatively Low | 67.7 | 7 | 0 | $15K |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low | 71.7 | — | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low | 69.3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate | 74.7 | 6 | 0 | $50K |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low | 75.6 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Relatively Low | 62.8 | 20 | 0 | $1.5M |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate | 66.7 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 14 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate | 61.8 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low | 57.9 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate | 72 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | No Rating | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Very Low | 41.9 | 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
Troup County ranks in the 90th 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 | 90th | High |
| Socioeconomic status | 81st | High |
| Household characteristics | 86th | High |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 83rd | High |
| Housing type & transportation | 90th | 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 | 68th | Relatively High |
| Risk to homes | 64th | Relatively High |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 75.1% | — |
NOAA tracked 33 weather events in this county over 2016–2025: 10 in 2016–20 vs 23 in 2021–25 (+130% — frequency increasing).
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 Troup County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Troup County, Georgia are hurricane, tornado, and lightning. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
Has Troup County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Troup County has received 14 federal disaster declarations since 1977, including declarations in 2026. The most common disaster type on record is hurricane (4 declarations).
Has Troup County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
Yes. Recent federal disaster declarations for Troup County include Severe Winter Storm (2026), Hurricane Helene (2024). See the declarations table above for the full history since 1977.
How does Troup County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Coweta County, GA has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively Low) and Heard County, GA has the lowest (Very Low). Troup County is rated Relatively Low overall.
How is Troup County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Troup 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. Troup County's composite score of 60 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 60% of US counties.