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Natural Disaster Risk β€” ZIP Code 30628

Colbert, Georgia

5.4out of 10
Moderate Risk

Risk Summary for ZIP 30628

ZIP 30628 scores 5.4/10 (Moderate risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Hurricane.

Top Hazards

Hurricane Ice Storm Earthquake

All 18 Hazard Scores

Hurricane
8.0
Ice Storm
7.5
Earthquake
6.6
Tornado
6.4
Hail
6.2
Drought
6.0
Cold Wave
5.7
Lightning
5.6
Tsunami
5.4
Extreme Heat
5.1
Volcanic Activity
5.1
Coastal Flooding
4.9
Strong Wind
4.8
Avalanche
4.5
Wildfire
3.8
Landslide
3.6
Winter Weather
1.8
Riverine Flooding
1.0

How it compares

ZIP 30628
5.4
Georgia avg.
5.2
US national avg.
4.5

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🏠 What this means for insurance

Average risk β€” 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: ZIP 30628, Georgia

Located in the interior eastern United States, ZIP 30628 serves the Colbert community. The humid subtropical climate of this part of Georgia β€” bringing hot, humid summers and relatively mild winters β€” directly shapes the hazard exposure for properties in this postal area.

ZIP 30628's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.4/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Hurricane risk defines the natural hazard environment here, requiring residents to maintain seasonal preparedness plans and insurance coverage for wind and flood damage. Secondary hazards include ice storm and earthquake.

Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 30628'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 hurricane and ice storm, as measured by FEMA across Georgia. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

With a moderate risk rating, ZIP 30628 residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices β€” an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for hurricane is recommended.

What this means for ZIP 30628: Hurricane preparedness

  • Know your evacuation zone and route before hurricane season begins each June.
  • 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.

Risk for the surrounding area

Local Factors for ZIP 30628

These city-level factors differentiate ZIP 30628 from other communities in Georgia County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.

Population

6,624

Small Town

Geographic Zone

Inland

Reduced coastal hazard exposure

Climate Band

Mild Temperate

Latitude 34.0Β°

Flood Terrain

Minimal β€” county topography limits flood risk

Flood score: 1.0/10

Wildfire Exposure

Lower β€” moist climate limits wildfire frequency

Fire score: 3.8/10

Coordinates

34.0311Β° N, 83.2136Β° W

Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.

Recent Climate Data for ZIP 30628

Last 12 months Β· Source: Open-Meteo archive

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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). County-level data applied to ZIP codes within each county. Scores are normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. This information is for general awareness only β€” consult official emergency management resources and a licensed insurer for property-specific advice.