Natural Disasters in Bainbridge, GA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
75.9
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
64.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
89.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
12.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hurricane | 90.5 |
| Lightning | 87.0 |
| Tornado | 80.8 |
| Cold Wave | 74.2 |
| Drought | 73.8 |
| Wildfire | 64.0 |
| Heat Wave | 49.2 |
| Hail | 44.3 |
| Earthquake | 40.4 |
| Strong Wind | 35.2 |
| Winter Weather | 23.3 |
| Landslide | 19.9 |
| Ice Storm | 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
19
Most Recent
Hurricane
Sep 2024
Most Common Type
Hurricane
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2024 | Hurricane | HURRICANE HELENE |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | HURRICANE HELENE |
| Aug 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | HURRICANE DEBBY |
| Mar 29, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Oct 14, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE MICHAEL |
| Oct 10, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE MICHAEL |
| Sep 15, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRMA |
| Sep 8, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRMA |
| Feb 26, 2016 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Apr 23, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, TORNADOES, AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 24, 2004 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM FRANCES |
| Feb 15, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS/TORNADOS |
| Mar 11, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Oct 19, 1994 | Severe Storm | HEAVY RAINS, TORNADOS, FLOODING, HIGH WINDS |
| Jul 7, 1994 | Tornado | TORNADOES, FLOODING TORRENTIAL RAIN(TROP STORM ALBERTO) |
| Jul 20, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Mar 14, 1966 | Flood | FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
3,880
Total IA Distributed
$1,849,223
Repair/Replace
$722,276
Rental Assistance
$397,885
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4400 | 3,734 | $1,223,659 | $789 |
| DR-4501 | 65 | $407,384 | — |
| DR-1833 | 81 | $218,181 | $3,620 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
204
Total Claims Paid
$4,819,204
Avg Claim Payout
$23,624
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$8,074,050
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
49
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4400 | Hurricane | 22 | $7,075,072 |
| DR-1833 | Severe Storm(s) | 12 | $536,996 |
| DR-4259 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $232,220 |
| DR-4338 | Other | 7 | $204,689 |
| DR-1560 | Hurricane | 4 | $25,073 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
5
Federal Funding
$2,154,069
Properties Protected
15
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.96
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 4 | $2,143,671 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $10,398 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Bainbridge has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, lightning, tornado. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (7 declarations). 204 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $8,074,050 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,849,223 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 5 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.