Chatham County ranks 7th nationally for hurricane vulnerability, with most Georgia coastal areas facing severe storm threats according to a new study.
🌀 Why It Matters: Most hurricane-prone Georgia counties have experienced increasingly powerful storms, with 83% seeing Category 3 or stronger hurricanes in the past decade, putting residents and property at significant risk.
🌊 The Danger Zones: Coastal counties face the greatest hurricane threat, with Chatham County (Savannah) ranking 7th nationally among 318 FEMA-designated counties analyzed by LawnStarter.
“Have a hurricane plan in place now,” advises Gregory S. Jenkins, professor of meteorology at Penn State. “Know where your valuables are kept, and keep phone contacts and important documents in a Ziplock bag in case of flooding.”
🏠 Financial Impact: Georgia’s 23 hurricane-vulnerable counties account for $581 million in projected annual losses, representing 3% of the nation’s total hurricane-related financial damage.
🗺️ County Rankings: Six Georgia counties landed in the top 100 most vulnerable areas:
- Chatham County (Savannah): 7th
- Bryan County (Richmond Hill): 62nd
- Liberty County (Hinesville): 53rd
- Glynn County (Brunswick): 85th
- Bulloch County (Statesboro): 97th
💨 Lower Risk Areas: Several inland counties showed more moderate hurricane vulnerability, including Grady County (245th), Dougherty County (265th), and Tift County (278th).
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