Natural Disaster Risk in Crawfordville
Georgia
Risk Summary for Crawfordville
Crawfordville scores 3.4/10 (Low risk), below the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Hurricane.
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Below-average risk — standard coverage likely adequate
Natural disaster risk here is below the US average. Standard homeowners insurance will typically be sufficient, but it is still worth reviewing exclusions for floods and earthquakes.
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Natural Hazard Profile: Crawfordville, Georgia
Crawfordville, in Taliaferro County, is a small community of about 1,820 situated in the interior eastern United States. Its humid subtropical climate brings hot, humid summers and relatively mild winters, and in particular an active tornado and severe thunderstorm season in spring. These conditions collectively define the natural hazard environment that Crawfordville residents and property owners must navigate.
Crawfordville's overall natural disaster risk is rated 3.4/10 (Low) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Tropical cyclones are the dominant hazard, with the area facing threats from both direct landfalling hurricanes and the outer rain bands and storm surge of systems making landfall nearby. Secondary hazards include ice storm and tsunami.
Within Georgia, Crawfordville's risk is, considerably below the 5.2/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks below the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Taliaferro County identifies hurricane as the foremost hazard, followed by ice storm and tsunami. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.
Despite its lower-than-average risk classification, Crawfordville is not immune to natural hazards. Basic preparedness — an emergency kit, awareness of seasonal risks, and property insurance that covers hurricane — remains prudent for all residents.
What this means for Crawfordville: Hurricane preparedness
- Keep at least a week of supplies on hand; power and water service can be disrupted for days after landfall.
- Wind damage is usually covered by homeowners insurance, but storm-surge flooding requires separate flood coverage.
- Know your evacuation zone and route before hurricane season begins each June.
Local Factors for Crawfordville
These city-level factors differentiate Crawfordville from other communities in Taliaferro County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
1,820
Small TownGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Mild Temperate
Latitude 33.6°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Lower — moist climate limits wildfire frequency
Fire score: 2.8/10
Coordinates
33.5655° N, 82.8703° W
Taliaferro County
Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.
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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.