Natural Disaster Risk in Brunswick
Georgia
Risk Summary for Brunswick
Brunswick scores 6.3/10 (High risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Coastal Flooding.
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Above-average risk — check your policy limits
Standard homeowners insurance may not fully cover all hazards rated highly in this area. Verify that your policy includes adequate coverage for the top local hazards, and ask your insurer about specific endorsements or separate policies (e.g., flood, earthquake).
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Natural Hazard Profile: Brunswick, Georgia
Brunswick is a city of approximately 28,926 residents in Glynn County, near the Atlantic Coast of the southeastern United States. The area experiences hot, humid summers and relatively mild winters, with an active tornado and severe thunderstorm season in spring shaping the pattern of natural hazards that residents encounter. Understanding the local risk profile is essential for anyone living in, moving to, or owning property in Brunswick.
FEMA rates Brunswick's composite natural disaster risk at 6.3 out of 10 — high risk. The risk of coastal inundation tops the local hazard profile, with the area exposed to storm surge, tidal flooding, and wave action during major coastal storm events. Residents should also account for hurricane and wildfire risk in their preparedness planning.
Brunswick's risk score, slightly above the 5.2/10 state average and above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA for Glynn County, the highest-scoring are coastal flood, hurricane, and wildfire. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.
Brunswick's high risk designation reflects meaningful exposure to natural hazards. Residents should verify that their insurance covers the area's primary risks, prepare a family emergency plan, and stay informed about seasonal hazard peaks through local weather and emergency management services.
What this means for Brunswick: Coastal Flooding preparedness
- Coastal flood and storm-surge damage requires separate flood insurance, not standard homeowners coverage.
- Know your evacuation zone and monitor tidal and surge forecasts during coastal storms.
- Elevate utilities and consider flood-resistant construction in low-lying shoreline areas.
Local Factors for Brunswick
These city-level factors differentiate Brunswick from other communities in Glynn County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
28,926
SuburbanGeographic Zone
SE Atlantic Coast
Hurricane & coastal flood risk
Climate Band
Warm Subtropical
Latitude 31.3°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Moderate — seasonal fire risk
Fire score: 9.3/10
Coordinates
31.3114° N, 81.5229° W
Glynn County
Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.
Recent Climate Data for Brunswick
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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. City scores inherit county-level FEMA data. For informational purposes only.