Natural Disaster Risk in Pendergrass

Natural Hazard Profile: Pendergrass, Georgia

Pendergrass, in Jackson County, is a town of roughly 5,487 residents 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 Pendergrass residents and property owners must navigate.

Pendergrass's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.7/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Freezing rain and ice accretion are the primary winter hazard, with glaze ice events capable of downing power lines, snapping tree limbs, and making roads impassable for days. Secondary hazards include hurricane and tornado.

Within Georgia, Pendergrass's risk is, slightly above the 5.2/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Jackson County identifies ice storm as the foremost hazard, followed by hurricane and tornado. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a moderate risk rating, Pendergrass residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices — an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for ice storm is recommended.