Treutlen County, Georgia
Natural disaster risk, federal disaster history and flood insurance facts.
Treutlen County, Georgia has a very low overall risk from natural hazards in FEMA's National Risk Index. Its risk score is lower than 98% of US counties. It ranks 154th of 159 counties in Georgia. The costliest hazards here are inland flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes. FEMA estimates about $2.0 million a year in expected losses, or roughly $319 per resident. Since 1966 it has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events (8 major disasters). The most recent was in January 2026 (severe winter storm). Only 3 homes here carry federal flood insurance.
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; OpenFEMA declarations to Nov 6, 2026; NFIP records. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Treutlen County
- Check the FEMA flood map for your address, and ask the seller or landlord about past flooding.
- Price a flood policy now. Most new federal policies take 30 days to start.
- Know your evacuation zone and route before June 1.
- Ask about roof age, shutters and the separate wind or hurricane deductible on your home policy.
- Pick a shelter spot: a basement, or an inside room on the lowest floor with no windows.
- Turn on emergency alerts on your phone and keep a weather radio.
All 18 hazards
What the ratings mean ›| Hazard | Rating | Score | Expected loss a year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | 5.2 | $730K | ||
| Hurricane | 67.3 | $450K | ||
| Tornado | 22.5 | $290K | ||
| Drought | 52.1 | $163K | ||
| Heat wave | 33.7 | $163K | ||
| Earthquake | 28.2 | $61K | ||
| Strong wind | 8.0 | $57K | ||
| Lightning | 13.2 | $45K | ||
| Cold wave | 7.3 | $42K | ||
| Hail | 9.0 | $26K | ||
| Wildfire | 26.5 | $11K | ||
| Ice storm | 5.1 | $2K | ||
| Winter weather | 2.0 | $1K | ||
| Landslide | 2.9 | $3 |
Scores are percentiles: a score of 90 means higher risk than about 90% of US counties for that hazard. Hazards FEMA does not rate here are left out. Social vulnerability is relatively low and community resilience is very low in FEMA's measures.
Federal disaster history
Recent disasters nationwide ›Declarations by decade
Federal declarations for natural events that included Treutlen County. 2020s bar runs to November 2026.
By type
Most recent
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Georgia also had 8 statewide declarations that did not name single counties.
Storm history since 1974
Tornado risk by county ›The National Weather Service has logged 93 storm reports in Treutlen County since 1974, with 0 deaths and 5 injuries and about $1.3 million in reported damage. The strongest on record here was an EF3 tornado on May 11, 2008 near Soperton.
Strongest tornadoes
| Date | Strength | Near | Hurt / killed |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2008 | EF3 | Soperton | 0 / 0 |
| Dec 15, 2007 | EF2 | Lothair | 0 / 0 |
| Apr 27, 1991 | F1 | – | 5 / 0 |
| Apr 15, 2007 | EF1 | Orland | 0 / 0 |
| Apr 5, 2022 | EF1 | Allon Mill | 0 / 0 |
Most damaging storms
| Date | Type | Near | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 1991 | Tornado | – | $250K |
| Apr 15, 2007 | Tornado | Orland | $250K |
| May 11, 2008 | Tornado | Soperton | $200K |
| Mar 26, 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Lothair | $150K |
| Dec 15, 2007 | Tornado | Lothair | $100K |
| Jun 28, 1999 | Tornado | Soperton | $75K |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, county-based reports through Jan 9, 2024. Tornado records start in 1950, hail and wind in 1955, and floods and other storm types in 1996, so older decades undercount. Damage is in dollars of the year it happened and is often an estimate. Winter storms, heat and hurricanes are logged by forecast zone, not county, so they are not counted here.
Hurricanes and tropical storms
Hurricane risk by county ›Since 1851, 8 hurricanes and 35 tropical storms have passed within 65 miles of the center of Treutlen County, 13 of them since 1950. The strongest was an unnamed hurricane in 1898, with top winds near 90 mph about 63 miles away.
Strongest storms nearby
| Date | Storm | Strength | Closest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 1898 | Unnamed | Category 1, 90 mph | 63 mi |
| Sep 27, 2024 | Helene | Category 1, 85 mph | 56 mi |
| Aug 28, 1881 | Unnamed | Category 1, 85 mph | 60 mi |
| Oct 15, 1947 | Unnamed | Category 1, 85 mph | 56 mi |
| Sep 9, 1854 | Unnamed | Category 1, 85 mph | 64 mi |
| Oct 9, 1894 | Unnamed | Category 1, 80 mph | 55 mi |
Most recent storms
| Date | Storm | Strength | Closest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | Helene | Category 1, 85 mph | 56 mi |
| Aug 30, 2023 | Idalia | Tropical storm, 70 mph | 63 mi |
| Jul 7, 2021 | Elsa | Tropical storm, 50 mph | 63 mi |
| Oct 11, 2018 | Michael | Tropical storm, 70 mph | 62 mi |
| Sep 2, 2016 | Hermine | Tropical storm, 60 mph | 58 mi |
| Jun 14, 2006 | Alberto | Tropical storm, 40 mph | 60 mi |
Source: NOAA National Hurricane Center best-track records (HURDAT2), 1851 to 2025 for the Atlantic and 1949 to 2025 for the eastern Pacific. A storm counts if its track passed within 65 miles of the county's center while it was a tropical storm or hurricane. Strength is the storm's top sustained wind at that point, not the wind measured in the county. Older storms over the open sea were sometimes missed.
Flood insurance in Treutlen County
Check your address flood zone ›National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) records only; private flood policies are not included. Home counts as of Aug 3, 2026. Since 2021 NFIP prices each home separately under Risk Rating 2.0, so your price depends on the building, not the county. Ask an agent for a quote.
Homes in Treutlen County
Older homes and mobile homes usually suffer more damage in storms, floods and earthquakes, and can cost more to insure. If you are buying, ask about roof age, foundation bolting and any retrofits. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024 5-year estimates; 2,717 housing units.
Compare in Georgia
All 159 ›| Largest counties | Overall risk | Top hazard |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton County | Inland flooding | |
| Gwinnett County | Inland flooding | |
| Cobb County | Inland flooding | |
| DeKalb County | Inland flooding | |
| Clayton County | Inland flooding | |
| Chatham County | Hurricane | |
| Cherokee County | Inland flooding | |
| Forsyth County | Inland flooding |
Neighboring counties
| County | Overall risk | Declarations |
|---|---|---|
| Laurens County | 17 | |
| Toombs County | 21 | |
| Emanuel County | 20 | |
| Johnson County | 17 | |
| Montgomery County | 19 | |
| Wheeler County | 16 |
Common questions about Treutlen County
What is the biggest natural hazard in Treutlen County?
Inland flooding has the highest expected yearly losses in Treutlen County, about $730,110 a year in FEMA's estimate. Hurricane is second at $450,307.
How many federal disasters has Treutlen County had?
Treutlen County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events since 1966, including 8 major disasters. The most recent was Severe Winter Storm in January 2026.
Is Treutlen County a high-risk place to live?
Its overall rating is Very Low, 154th highest of 159 in Georgia. A county rating covers the whole area. Risk at one address can be much higher or lower, so check the FEMA flood map and ask about the home's history.
Do I need flood insurance in Treutlen County?
Standard home insurance does not cover flooding. About 1 in 1000 homes in Treutlen County has federal flood insurance. Lenders require it in mapped high-risk zones, but many flood claims come from outside those zones.
How many tornadoes has Treutlen County had?
NOAA records list 9 tornadoes in Treutlen County since 1950. The strongest was an EF3 tornado on May 11, 2008 near Soperton. The weather service has also logged 21 hail reports and 2 floods here.
How many hurricanes have hit Treutlen County?
NOAA's hurricane records show 8 hurricanes and 35 tropical storms passing within 65 miles of the center of Treutlen County. The strongest was an unnamed hurricane in 1898, with winds near 90 mph.
Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025), OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries, and NFIP policy and claims data. Hazard Compass is independent and not affiliated with FEMA. These figures describe the whole county, not a single property, and are not insurance or safety advice. Report a problem.