Natural Disasters in Bowdon, GA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
70.5
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
74.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
27.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
53.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Tornado | 91.8 |
| Wildfire | 78.7 |
| Earthquake | 76.2 |
| Hail | 74.0 |
| Heat Wave | 73.5 |
| Cold Wave | 71.8 |
| Lightning | 68.8 |
| Ice Storm | 68.3 |
| Hurricane | 64.7 |
| Strong Wind | 53.6 |
| Landslide | 49.0 |
| Winter Weather | 17.4 |
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
22
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| 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 |
| Feb 26, 2016 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 6, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Feb 11, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 24, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| May 23, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| 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 |
| Jul 7, 1994 | Tornado | TORNADOES, FLOODING TORRENTIAL RAIN(TROP STORM ALBERTO) |
| Mar 15, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL, WINTER STORM |
| Dec 1, 1992 | Tornado | HIGH WINDS, HEAVY RAINS & TORNADOES |
Showing 20 of 22 declarations
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
59
Total Claims Paid
$5,493,088
Avg Claim Payout
$93,103
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$10,721,025
Disasters with PA
10
Total Projects
282
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1858 | Severe Storm(s) | 179 | $4,405,064 |
| DR-4579 | Tropical Storm | 7 | $2,039,630 |
| DR-4259 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $1,308,812 |
| DR-1761 | Severe Storm(s) | 29 | $1,040,411 |
| DR-4165 | Severe Ice Storm | 13 | $845,805 |
| DR-1554 | Hurricane | 22 | $326,995 |
| DR-4338 | Other | 9 | $263,912 |
| DR-3218 | Hurricane | 3 | $232,667 |
| DR-1311 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $214,776 |
| DR-4501 | Biological | 5 | $42,952 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
9
Federal Funding
$276,111
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.63
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 4 | $184,061 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 2 | $0 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $25,353 |
| 100.1: Public Awareness and Education (Brochures, Workshops, Videos, etc.) | 1 | $29,197 |
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $37,500 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Bowdon has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, wildfire, earthquake. The area has had 22 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (6 declarations). 59 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $10,721,025 in public assistance recovery funding. 9 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.