High Risk Georgia  ·  Hurricane / Storm Surge

Glynn County GA

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  LAST UPDATED: Mar 2026

7/ 10
Threat Score
Population
85292
Area
422
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Hurricane / Storm Surge
FEMA Disasters
44
federally declared

Glynn County on Georgia's Golden Isles coast including Brunswick and St. Simons Island faces direct hurricane and storm surge exposure. Matthew caused significant storm surge flooding across the barrier islands in 2016. The county's coastal geometry and low barrier island elevations make it highly susceptible to major storm surge events from Atlantic hurricanes.

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score 7 / 10    High Risk
Primary Hazard Hurricane / Storm Surge
Secondary Hazard Flooding
FEMA Flood Zone Zone AE (High Risk)
Federally Declared Disasters 44
Last Major Event Hurricane Matthew (2016)
Event Frequency Major event every 4–6 years

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (912) 554-7779
Emergency Shelters 10 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes US-17 North, I-95 North, US-82 West

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// County Profile

County Glynn County GA
State Georgia (GA)
Population 85292
Area 422 sq miles
FEMA Region Zone AE (High Risk)

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