Natural Disaster Risk in Statham

Natural Hazard Profile: Statham, Georgia

Located in the interior eastern United States in Barrow County, Statham is a city of approximately 10,585 residents. 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 Statham a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

Statham's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.3/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Frequent lightning strikes from an active thunderstorm environment represent the top natural hazard risk, posing safety concerns and causing fire ignitions and power outages. Secondary hazards include ice storm and tornado.

Relative to other U.S. communities, Statham'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 lightning and ice storm, as measured by FEMA across Barrow County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

With a moderate risk rating, Statham 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 lightning is recommended.