Dougherty County anchored by Albany in southwest Georgia was struck by a devastating EF3 tornado in January 2017 during a rare January severe weather outbreak that killed at least 10 people across Georgia. The Flint River creates serious flooding risk and has flooded Albany multiple times including in 1994. The county serves as a regional hub for southwest Georgia emergency coordination and hosts Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital a major regional medical center.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 5 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Severe Storm |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 7 |
| Last Major Event | 2017 Tornado |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (229) 430-6500 |
| Emergency Shelters | 6 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | US-19 US-82 GA-91 GA-520 |
// County Profile
| County | Dougherty County GA |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| Population | 87 |
| Area | 330 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
// Major Cities
// Cities in This County
// Other Georgia Counties
// Nearby Infrastructure Risks
Critical infrastructure facilities within or near this area that could affect civilian safety during emergencies, conflict, or infrastructure failures.
Infrastructure risk data is for emergency preparedness awareness. Facility locations are publicly known. Always follow official emergency guidance.