Natural Disasters in Georgiana, AL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
45.2
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
32.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
91.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
50.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hurricane | 85.9 |
| Lightning | 84.5 |
| Strong Wind | 72.4 |
| Tornado | 67.2 |
| Heat Wave | 56.1 |
| Earthquake | 52.7 |
| Landslide | 42.5 |
| Drought | 37.1 |
| Cold Wave | 37.0 |
| Wildfire | 31.1 |
| Hail | 16.9 |
| Ice Storm | 11.1 |
| Winter Weather | 6.7 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
27
Most Recent
Hurricane
Sep 2024
Most Common Type
Hurricane
14 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2024 | Hurricane | HURRICANE HELENE |
| Dec 10, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE ZETA |
| Sep 20, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SALLY |
| Sep 14, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SALLY |
| May 21, 2020 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Oct 12, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE MICHAEL |
| Oct 8, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE NATE |
| Sep 11, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRMA |
| Jan 21, 2016 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| May 2, 2014 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 28, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 27, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Dec 31, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Apr 28, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, TORNADOES & STRAIGHT-LINE |
| Aug 30, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE GUSTAV |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jul 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE DENNIS |
| Sep 15, 2004 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IVAN |
| Dec 7, 2001 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
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Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
758
Total IA Distributed
$1,033,189
Repair/Replace
$597,714
Rental Assistance
$101,752
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1549 | 750 | $971,706 | $1,820 |
| DR-4503 | 8 | $61,483 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
3
Total Claims Paid
$9,900
Avg Claim Payout
$3,300
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,318,306
Disasters with PA
11
Total Projects
137
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1549 | Hurricane | 38 | $757,542 |
| DR-1870 | Severe Storm(s) | 32 | $293,039 |
| DR-4251 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $251,065 |
| DR-4546 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $248,994 |
| DR-4176 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $140,950 |
| DR-4573 | Hurricane | 3 | $136,464 |
| DR-4563 | Hurricane | 4 | $135,016 |
| DR-1593 | Hurricane | 14 | $134,333 |
| DR-1971 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $98,806 |
| DR-1399 | Severe Storm(s) | 11 | $88,228 |
| DR-1835 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $33,869 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
15
Federal Funding
$292,200
Properties Protected
22
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.26
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 5 | $67,691 |
| 601.1: Generators | 5 | $23,318 |
| 206.1: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Private Structures | 3 | $68,000 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 1 | $0 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $133,191 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Georgiana has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, lightning, strong wind. The area has had 27 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (14 declarations). 3 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,318,306 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,033,189 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 15 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.