Natural Disasters in Bishop, GA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
19.4
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
42.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
94.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 60.9 |
| Hurricane | 58.6 |
| Earthquake | 56.7 |
| Drought | 54.4 |
| Hail | 44.8 |
| Tornado | 40.5 |
| Heat Wave | 39.5 |
| Lightning | 35.3 |
| Cold Wave | 29.2 |
| Strong Wind | 27.2 |
| Wildfire | 25.9 |
| Landslide | 18.2 |
| Winter Weather | 6.2 |
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
13
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
4 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | HURRICANE HELENE |
| Mar 29, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Oct 10, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE MICHAEL |
| Sep 15, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRMA |
| Sep 8, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRMA |
| Feb 11, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jan 28, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Mar 15, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL, WINTER STORM |
| Jul 20, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Apr 4, 1973 | Tornado | TORNADOES & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
4
Total Claims Paid
$34,830
Avg Claim Payout
$8,708
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$54,407
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
6
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4338 | Other | 5 | $50,800 |
| DR-1311 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $3,607 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$74,529
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $20,000 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $54,529 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Bishop has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, hurricane, earthquake. The area has had 13 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (4 declarations). 4 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $54,407 in public assistance recovery funding. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.