Natural Disaster Risk in Dewy Rose
Georgia
Risk Summary for Dewy Rose
Dewy Rose scores 5.5/10 (Moderate risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Ice Storm.
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Average risk — standard coverage usually sufficient
This area carries average natural disaster risk. A standard homeowners or renters policy should cover common events, but review the exclusions for floods and earthquakes, which are almost never included by default.
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Natural Hazard Profile: Dewy Rose, Georgia
Dewy Rose is a small community of about 1,982 in Elbert County, in the interior eastern 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 Dewy Rose.
According to FEMA's National Risk Index, Dewy Rose carries an overall risk score of 5.5/10, placing it in the moderate category. The area faces significant ice storm exposure, where the thermal profile of the atmosphere during winter storms frequently delivers freezing rain rather than snow. The area also faces notable exposure to hurricane and heat.
Dewy Rose's risk score, near 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 Elbert County, the highest-scoring are ice storm, hurricane, and heat. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.
Dewy Rose's moderate risk profile means that while catastrophic events are less frequent, they do occur. Standard homeowners insurance typically covers many common hazards here, but confirming that ice storm exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.
What this means for Dewy Rose: Ice Storm preparedness
- Prepare for multi-day power outages, as ice accretion frequently downs power lines.
- Keep walkways treated and avoid travel during freezing-rain events.
- Have a backup heat source and charged devices ready before winter storms arrive.
Local Factors for Dewy Rose
These city-level factors differentiate Dewy Rose from other communities in Elbert County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
1,982
Small TownGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Mild Temperate
Latitude 34.2°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Lower — moist climate limits wildfire frequency
Fire score: 4.8/10
Coordinates
34.2031° N, 82.9452° W
Elbert 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.