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The average flood insurance cost in Georgia varies based on your location and individual property risks, like the ground elevation of your home and your proximity to flooding sources.

You can check a local flood map to see if your home is in one of Georgia’s high-risk flood zones. If you are in a moderate-risk or high-risk flood zone, it is wise to invest in flood insurance, especially since homeowners and renters insurance policies don’t cover natural flood damage. Estimates from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) show that flood damage can cost up to $25,000 per inch of water.


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Residents in Georgia pay less for flood insurance than the national average.

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Chattooga County is the most expensive location for flood insurance in Georgia, while Quitman County is the cheapest.

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Lincoln County has had the fewest flood events in Georgia since 1996.

Average Cost of Flood Insurance in Georgia

The average flood insurance cost in Georgia is $732 per year. This rate is based on the state’s flood-prone areas along with individual property risks. Flood insurance costs can vary depending on your state and county, with those living in areas that are more flood-prone paying more for flood insurance.

Average Cost of Flood Insurance by County in Georgia

Compared to the national average, flood insurance costs in Georgia are cheaper. This could be because there are fewer flood-prone areas compared to other states.

The most expensive county for flood insurance in Georgia is Chattooga County, at an average of $5,985 annually, while the cheapest is Quitman County, at approximately $269 yearly.

You can compare the average flood insurance cost in Georgia by county in the table below.

Georgia Flood Insurance Cost Per County
County
Average Cost

APPLING COUNTY

$715

ATKINSON COUNTY

$1,233

BACON COUNTY

$727

BAKER COUNTY

$1,943

BALDWIN COUNTY

$655

BANKS COUNTY

$1,182

BARROW COUNTY

$768

BARTOW COUNTY

$713

BEN HILL COUNTY

$936

BERRIEN COUNTY

$970

BIBB COUNTY

$1,310

BLECKLEY COUNTY

$798

BRANTLEY COUNTY

$1,098

BROOKS COUNTY

$1,120

BRYAN COUNTY

$585

BULLOCH COUNTY

$787

BURKE COUNTY

$499

BUTTS COUNTY

$775

CALHOUN COUNTY

$1,963

CAMDEN COUNTY

$568

CANDLER COUNTY

$1,032

CARROLL COUNTY

$1,706

CATOOSA COUNTY

$1,206

CHARLTON COUNTY

$664

CHATHAM COUNTY

$642

CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTY

$1,869

CHATTOOGA COUNTY

$5,985

CHEROKEE COUNTY

$1,129

CLARKE COUNTY

$1,091

CLAY COUNTY

$467

CLAYTON COUNTY

$834

CLINCH COUNTY

$851

COBB COUNTY

$807

COFFEE COUNTY

$735

COLQUITT COUNTY

$961

COLUMBIA COUNTY

$534

COOK COUNTY

$874

COWETA COUNTY

$605

CRAWFORD COUNTY

$722

CRISP COUNTY

$1,232

DADE COUNTY

$984

DAWSON COUNTY

$588

DECATUR COUNTY

$866

DEKALB COUNTY

$915

DODGE COUNTY

$853

DOOLY COUNTY

$1,094

DOUGHERTY COUNTY

$1,314

DOUGLAS COUNTY

$634

EARLY COUNTY

$1,093

ECHOLS COUNTY

$496

EFFINGHAM COUNTY

$604

ELBERT COUNTY

$834

EMANUEL COUNTY

$764

EVANS COUNTY

$850

FANNIN COUNTY

$1,034

FAYETTE COUNTY

$656

FLOYD COUNTY

$1,326

FORSYTH COUNTY

$612

FRANKLIN COUNTY

$474

FULTON COUNTY

$813

GILMER COUNTY

$1,130

GLASCOCK COUNTY

$2,872

GLYNN COUNTY

$713

GORDON COUNTY

$1,479

GRADY COUNTY

$792

GREENE COUNTY

$536

GWINNETT COUNTY

$692

HABERSHAM COUNTY

$931

HALL COUNTY

$618

HANCOCK COUNTY

$795

HARALSON COUNTY

$1,270

HARRIS COUNTY

$770

HART COUNTY

$483

HEARD COUNTY

$421

HENRY COUNTY

$657

HOUSTON COUNTY

$740

IRWIN COUNTY

$1,236

JACKSON COUNTY

$716

JASPER COUNTY

$1,248

JEFF DAVIS COUNTY

$1,454

JEFFERSON COUNTY

$750

JENKINS COUNTY

$894

JOHNSON COUNTY

$866

JONES COUNTY

$1,088

LAMAR COUNTY

$473

LANIER COUNTY

$900

LAURENS COUNTY

$1,315

LEE COUNTY

$699

LIBERTY COUNTY

$676

LINCOLN COUNTY

$662

LONG COUNTY

$773

LOWNDES COUNTY

$903

LUMPKIN COUNTY

$946

MACON COUNTY

$735

MADISON COUNTY

$924

MARION COUNTY

$532

MCDUFFIE COUNTY

$681

MCINTOSH COUNTY

$587

MERIWETHER COUNTY

$578

MILLER COUNTY

$1,133

MITCHELL COUNTY

$1,085

MONROE COUNTY

$858

MONTGOMERY COUNTY

$1,034

MORGAN COUNTY

$1,170

MURRAY COUNTY

$814

MUSCOGEE COUNTY

$988

NEWTON COUNTY

$999

OCONEE COUNTY

$768

OGLETHORPE COUNTY

$855

PAULDING COUNTY

$498

PEACH COUNTY

$676

PICKENS COUNTY

$1,013

PIERCE COUNTY

$747

PIKE COUNTY

$648

POLK COUNTY

$1,054

PULASKI COUNTY

$883

PUTNAM COUNTY

$959

QUITMAN COUNTY

$269

RABUN COUNTY

$1,415

RANDOLPH COUNTY

$467

RICHMOND COUNTY

$731

ROCKDALE COUNTY

$589

SCREVEN COUNTY

$810

SEMINOLE COUNTY

$960

SPALDING COUNTY

$738

STEPHENS COUNTY

$939

SUMTER COUNTY

$1,133

TALBOT COUNTY

$952

TATTNALL COUNTY

$787

TELFAIR COUNTY

$840

TERRELL COUNTY

$528

THOMAS COUNTY

$703

TIFT COUNTY

$783

TOOMBS COUNTY

$725

TOWNS COUNTY

$841

TREUTLEN COUNTY

$937

TROUP COUNTY

$2,528

TURNER COUNTY

$826

TWIGGS COUNTY

$341

UNION COUNTY

$924

UPSON COUNTY

$972

WALKER COUNTY

$1,201

WALTON COUNTY

$641

WARE COUNTY

$821

WARREN COUNTY

$1,450

WASHINGTON COUNTY

$714

WAYNE COUNTY

$781

WHEELER COUNTY

$955

WHITE COUNTY

$836

WHITFIELD COUNTY

$1,120

WILCOX COUNTY

$938

WILKES COUNTY

$334

WORTH COUNTY

$1,560

Companies That Offer Flood Insurance in Georgia

You can buy flood insurance in Georgia from the NFIP or a private provider. Private providers may offer a base policy like the one offered by NFIP or an excess policy that adds supplemental coverage to a base policy.

Private providers may be the best option for you if your household is not in an NFIP community or if you find NFIP coverage insufficient.

Private Flood Insurance Providers in GA and Their Contact Numbers
Company
Contact

Neptune Flood

727-202-4815

Aon Private Flood

888-281-0684

Hiscox - FloodPlus

866-283-7545

FloodSimple Insurance Services

844-803-8788

Chubb

866-324-8222

Zurich Insurance Group

800-382-2150

Swiss Re

800-241-8310

Berkshire Hathaway

800-673-2465

Private Market Flood

877-356-6348

TypTap

844-289-7968

The NFIP also has partner insurance companies in Georgia that provide flood insurance. MoneyGeek compiled a list of NFIP-participating companies in Georgia in the table below.

NFIP-Participating Flood Insurance Providers in State and Their Contact Numbers
Company
Contact

Allstate Insurance Company

(800) 527-2634

American Family Mutual Ins. Co

(800) 692-6326

American Nat. Prop. & Casualty

(417) 887-4990

American Strategic Ins. Corp.

(866) 274-8765

Assurant

(800) 423-4403

Auto Club South Insurance Co.

(800)-759-8656

Auto Owners Insurance Co.

Refer to the Agent locator

Everett Cash Mutual Ins. Co.

(800) 326-4968

Farmers Insurance Group

(866) 865-2965

First Protective Ins. Company / Frontline

(877) 744-5224

Hartford Fire Insurance Co.

(860) 547-7440

Hartford Underwriters Ins. Co.

(800) 296-7542

Homesite Insurance Company

(800) 466-3748

Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Company

(800) 283-6033

National General Insurance Co

(800) 462-2123

NFIP Direct Servicing Agent

(800) 638-6620

NGM Insurance Company

(603) 352-4000

Occidental Fire & Casualty

(800) 780-8423

Pacific Specialty Insurance Company

(800)-303-5000

Philadelphia Indemnity Ins. Co

(877) 672-7945 ext. 8295

Privilege Underwriters

(888) 813-7873

QBE Insurance Corporation

(877) 372-3996

Selective Ins. Co. Of America

(877) 348-0552

Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company

(800) 647-8052

United Property & Cas. Ins. Co

(727) 895-7737

Universal North America Insurance Company

(866) 458-4262

USAA General Indemnity Company

(210) 531-USAA (8722)

Westfield Insurance Company

(800) 243-0210

Wright National Flood Ins. Co.

(866) 373-5663

How to Purchase Flood Insurance and Its Coverage Requirements

There are no special requirements to purchase flood insurance in Georgia. Call the NFIP through their hotline (877-336-2627) or contact your home insurance agent. Alternatively, you can research other providers.

It is best to get your policy as soon as possible since the NFIP has a 30-day waiting period. Private insurers may have waiting periods of up to 10 days. Talk to your insurance agent for more details.

What Does Flood Insurance Cover in Georgia?

When you purchase flood insurance, you will be protected in case floods cause damage to your building or its contents. Keep in mind that even an inch of water in your home can cause damages of up to $25,000.

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A “flood” refers to a natural weather event. This means that your policy only covers water damage resulting from natural flooding, not burst or leaking pipes or other unnatural causes.

Your flood insurance policy will not cover damage to decks, patios, landscaping, swimming pools, cash, paperwork, basement items or vehicles. Comprehensive car insurance protects your car from flooding.

Flood Insurance Building Coverage

Building coverage is included in flood insurance to help cover the cost of flood damages to the physical structure of your home. You can purchase building coverage of up to $250,000 from the NFIP.

Your building coverage will cover:

  • Foundation walls
  • Electrical systems
  • Plumbing systems
  • Furnaces, central heating and air conditioning
  • Built-in appliances
  • Permanent carpets
  • Built-in furniture

Flood Insurance Contents Coverage

If the contents in your home are damaged due to a flood, your flood insurance policy will pay for the damage under the contents coverage. The NFIP offers content coverage of up to $100,000.

Some of the contents included in this coverage include:

  • Electronic equipment
  • Washers and dryers
  • Artwork
  • Clothing
  • Furniture

Factors That Affect Flood Insurance Costs in Georgia

Before October 2021, location was the only factor that determined flood insurance costs. You can look up the historical flood risk by state on FEMA’s website.

FEMA data indicates that Lincoln County has had the fewest flooding events (three since 1996), while Fulton County has had the most (72). Flood insurance costs an average of $813 yearly in Fulton compared to approximately $662 in Lincoln.

Fulton County is not the most expensive county in Georgia for flood insurance since county size is also a factor. Smaller states where flooding events are fewer but more concentrated may be more costly.

Risk Rating 2.0

FEMA introduced Risk Rating 2.0 in October 2021. This rating system allows fairer premiums for flood insurance by basing rates on individual property risks such as:

  • Foundation type
  • Dwelling structure
  • Elevation
  • Replacement and repair costs
  • Frequency of flooding
  • Proximity to bodies of water

Nevertheless, your location will still be a key factor in your flood insurance premiums.

MoneyGeek broke down the factors affecting the average flood insurance cost in Georgia.

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    Flood Risk

    Flood risk is now determined on an individual basis using Risk Rating 2.0, so rates can vary even between neighbors. However, premiums in high-risk flood areas will be higher compared to low-risk flood areas.

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    Coverage Type

    Buying more flood insurance coverage will cost more compared to lower coverage limits. Average coverage limits may vary depending on your state and county.

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    Deductible

    Flood insurance policies with high deductibles cost less in premiums. Deductibles can range from $1,000 to $10,000, but you will need to pay this amount when filing a claim.

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    Age of Structure

    Newer structures may be less expensive to insure compared to older structures.

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    Structure Design

    The design and materials used in the structure of your home can impact flood insurance rates.

Do You Need Flood Insurance in Georgia?

Flood insurance is a good investment since all properties are vulnerable to flooding. Government-backed mortgages and lenders require you to purchase flood insurance if you live in a high-risk flood area.

FEMA recommends getting flood insurance for added protection even in low or moderate-risk flood zones. Standard homeowners and renters insurance policies do not cover floods. Having flood insurance will give you peace of mind.

Flood insurance will pay claims without a presidential disaster declaration. You may get more from flood insurance than federal disaster assistance, which can be a loan or a grant of up to $5,000 per household.

Frequently Asked Questions About Georgia Flood Insurance

MoneyGeek answered commonly asked questions to help you learn more about flood insurance in Georgia.

About Mark Fitzpatrick


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Mark Fitzpatrick is a senior content director at MoneyGeek with over five years of experience analyzing the insurance market, conducting original research and creating content that can be personalized for every buyer. He has been quoted on insurance topics in several publications, including CNBC, NBC News and Mashable.

Mark earned a master’s degree in Economics and International Relations from Johns Hopkins University and a bachelor’s degree from Boston College. He is passionate about using his economics and insurance knowledge to bring transparency around financial topics and help others feel confident in their money moves.


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