Natural Disasters in Alto, GA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
38.9
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
41.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
39.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
23.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Lightning | 76.7 |
| Ice Storm | 75.4 |
| Cold Wave | 71.6 |
| Landslide | 68.9 |
| Earthquake | 63.8 |
| Tornado | 60.7 |
| Hurricane | 58.4 |
| Hail | 50.6 |
| Wildfire | 48.6 |
| Strong Wind | 39.5 |
| Drought | 34.8 |
| Winter Weather | 15.3 |
| Heat Wave | 8.6 |
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
21
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 30, 2024 | Hurricane | HURRICANE HELENE |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | HURRICANE HELENE |
| Jan 12, 2021 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM ZETA |
| Mar 29, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 15, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRMA |
| Sep 8, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRMA |
| Apr 20, 2015 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Mar 6, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Feb 11, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Apr 29, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND ASSOCIATED FLOODING |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 18, 2004 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IVAN |
| Jan 28, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Mar 11, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Oct 10, 1995 | Hurricane | HURRICANE OPAL |
| Mar 31, 1994 | Tornado | TORNADOES, FLOODING, AND SEVERE STORMS |
| Mar 15, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL, WINTER STORM |
| Jul 20, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
22
Total Claims Paid
$1,717,215
Avg Claim Payout
$78,055
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$9,467,342
Disasters with PA
10
Total Projects
101
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4338 | Other | 27 | $3,093,885 |
| DR-4830 | Hurricane | 8 | $2,213,764 |
| DR-4579 | Tropical Storm | 9 | $1,376,521 |
| DR-1973 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $864,176 |
| DR-1554 | Hurricane | 30 | $701,154 |
| DR-4215 | Severe Ice Storm | 9 | $520,259 |
| DR-1311 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $519,090 |
| DR-4501 | Biological | 1 | $128,303 |
| DR-4165 | Severe Ice Storm | 4 | $34,494 |
| DR-1560 | Hurricane | 1 | $15,695 |
Alto has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are lightning, ice storm, cold wave. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (7 declarations). 22 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $9,467,342 in public assistance recovery funding.