Natural Disaster Risk in Kings Bay
Georgia
Risk Summary for Kings Bay
Kings Bay scores 5.1/10 (Moderate risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Coastal Flooding.
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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: Kings Bay, Georgia
Located near the Atlantic Coast of the southeastern United States in Camden County, Kings Bay is a small community of about 1,419. The humid subtropical climate that characterizes this part of Georgia — marked by hot, humid summers and relatively mild winters — directly influences the types and severity of natural hazards present, making Kings Bay a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.
Kings Bay's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.1/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Coastal flood risk defines the local natural hazard environment, with sea-level rise trends gradually increasing the frequency of tidal flooding events alongside storm surge threats. Secondary hazards include hurricane and wildfire.
Relative to other U.S. communities, Kings Bay's natural disaster risk is above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, near the 5.2/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by coastal flood and hurricane, as measured by FEMA across Camden County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.
Kings Bay'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 coastal flood exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.
What this means for Kings Bay: Coastal Flooding preparedness
- 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.
- Coastal flood and storm-surge damage requires separate flood insurance, not standard homeowners coverage.
Local Factors for Kings Bay
These city-level factors differentiate Kings Bay from other communities in Camden County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
1,419
Small TownGeographic Zone
SE Atlantic Coast
Hurricane & coastal flood risk
Climate Band
Warm Subtropical
Latitude 30.8°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Moderate — seasonal fire risk
Fire score: 8.6/10
Coordinates
30.7910° N, 81.5344° W
Camden 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.