Natural Disasters in Baxley, GA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
50.2
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
43.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
74.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
49.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hurricane | 90.9 |
| Drought | 76.0 |
| Cold Wave | 58.8 |
| Earthquake | 53.0 |
| Wildfire | 52.9 |
| Tornado | 46.4 |
| Strong Wind | 44.8 |
| Lightning | 44.6 |
| Heat Wave | 43.0 |
| Hail | 25.6 |
| Landslide | 8.1 |
| Winter Weather | 3.7 |
| Ice Storm | 1.7 |
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
20
Most Recent
Hurricane
Sep 2024
Most Common Type
Hurricane
9 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2024 | Hurricane | HURRICANE HELENE |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | HURRICANE HELENE |
| Sep 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | TROPICAL STORM DEBBY |
| Aug 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | HURRICANE DEBBY |
| Sep 7, 2023 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IDALIA |
| 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 |
| Jan 26, 2017 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Oct 6, 2016 | Hurricane | HURRICANE MATTHEW |
| 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 |
| Mar 11, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 15, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL, WINTER STORM |
| Mar 15, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jul 20, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
4,666
Total IA Distributed
$8,738,704
Repair/Replace
$3,676,000
Rental Assistance
$268,322
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4338 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4830 | 4,609 | $8,392,790 | $5,509 |
| DR-4501 | 56 | $345,914 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
28
Total Claims Paid
$561,106
Avg Claim Payout
$20,040
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$25,878,150
Disasters with PA
8
Total Projects
84
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4830 | Hurricane | 20 | $23,577,377 |
| DR-4821 | Tropical Storm | 8 | $671,263 |
| DR-4297 | Other | 10 | $428,467 |
| DR-4338 | Other | 8 | $374,464 |
| DR-1833 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $340,117 |
| DR-1560 | Hurricane | 13 | $233,247 |
| DR-4738 | Hurricane | 8 | $231,624 |
| DR-4400 | Hurricane | 4 | $21,591 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$68,652
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $32,652 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $36,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Baxley has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, drought, cold wave. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (9 declarations). 28 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $25,878,150 in public assistance recovery funding. $8,738,704 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.