Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Low


Hurricane Risk: High


Hail Risk: Very Low


Flood Risk: Low


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

1

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

0

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

0

Hazard Shelters

1

Fire Stations

1

Hospitals

0

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Lowndes County in Georgia is characterized by relatively low natural disaster and climate risk, with a risk score of 81.36 and a risk rating of "Relatively Low." The county has a population of 118,124 and a total building value of $20,749,553,133, indicating significant economic assets at risk. Specific climate factors in the area include a moderate frequency of lightning events, with a relatively low expected annual loss of $1,471,950.41. The county also experiences occasional hail events, with a risk value of $2,632,524.18, and tropical storm events with a risk value of $15,007,883.66, both rated as relatively low risk.

Geologically, Lowndes County is not located near coastlines, fault lines, or mountain peaks that would significantly impact hazard risk. However, the presence of water bodies such as rivers and creeks may contribute to flooding risk, which is relatively low with a risk value of $28,607.37. Historical data shows that the county ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
20 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
1253 mm Moderately High

Average Humidity
85% Very High

Plant Hardiness
8/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Flooding

Tropical Storm Michael

2018-10-10

Flooding

Tropical Storm Hermine

2016-09-02

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2009-03-30

Flooding

Tropical Storm Fay

2008-08-20

Hailstorm

2005-03-22

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2003-02-22

Flooding

Tropical Cyclone

1998-09-15

Flooding

Tropical Cyclone

1994-07-01

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1990-03-16

Hurricane Alma

1966-06-14