Natural Disasters in Blakely, GA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
43.4
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
28.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
96.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
38.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hurricane | 87.4 |
| Drought | 77.2 |
| Tornado | 62.2 |
| Wildfire | 49.9 |
| Cold Wave | 48.8 |
| Strong Wind | 48.2 |
| Lightning | 44.0 |
| Earthquake | 36.4 |
| Heat Wave | 36.1 |
| Hail | 26.4 |
| Landslide | 10.9 |
| Winter Weather | 9.5 |
| Ice Storm | 5.0 |
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
15
Most Recent
Tropical Storm
Sep 2024
Most Common Type
Hurricane
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | HURRICANE HELENE |
| 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 25, 2017 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Apr 23, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, TORNADOES, AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 18, 2004 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IVAN |
| Mar 11, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 7, 1994 | Tornado | TORNADOES, FLOODING TORRENTIAL RAIN(TROP STORM ALBERTO) |
| Feb 23, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNAODES & FLOODING |
| Jul 20, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
1,618
Total IA Distributed
$905,931
Repair/Replace
$475,789
Rental Assistance
$203,511
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4400 | 1,453 | $727,269 | $1,220 |
| DR-4501 | 17 | $90,059 | — |
| DR-1833 | 123 | $65,529 | $1,030 |
| DR-1554 | 25 | $23,074 | $1,146 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
40
Total Claims Paid
$902,055
Avg Claim Payout
$22,551
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,102,360
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
37
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4400 | Hurricane | 12 | $634,068 |
| DR-1833 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $288,915 |
| DR-1554 | Hurricane | 9 | $86,979 |
| DR-4338 | Other | 4 | $55,486 |
| DR-4294 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $36,912 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$31,584
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $22,035 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $9,549 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Blakely has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, drought, tornado. The area has had 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (6 declarations). 40 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,102,360 in public assistance recovery funding. $905,931 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.