Natural Disasters in Braselton, GA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
41.9
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
58.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
60.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 75.2 |
| Tornado | 69.4 |
| Earthquake | 67.7 |
| Lightning | 67.2 |
| Hurricane | 65.2 |
| Hail | 60.3 |
| Drought | 59.1 |
| Cold Wave | 57.7 |
| Strong Wind | 47.8 |
| Heat Wave | 46.5 |
| Landslide | 34.9 |
| Wildfire | 28.8 |
| Winter Weather | 10.2 |
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
14
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 |
| Sep 15, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRMA |
| Sep 8, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRMA |
| Feb 11, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 24, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jan 28, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Mar 11, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Oct 10, 1995 | Hurricane | HURRICANE OPAL |
| Mar 15, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL, WINTER STORM |
| Jul 20, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
360
Total IA Distributed
$1,677,832
Repair/Replace
$37,601
Rental Assistance
$9,335
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4830 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4501 | 290 | $1,623,744 | — |
| DR-1858 | 69 | $54,088 | $953 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
487
Total Claims Paid
$10,409,534
Avg Claim Payout
$21,375
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$15,202,204
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
307
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1858 | Severe Storm(s) | 245 | $9,276,957 |
| DR-1311 | Severe Storm(s) | 16 | $3,231,069 |
| DR-4338 | Other | 38 | $2,153,619 |
| DR-3218 | Hurricane | 5 | $299,039 |
| DR-4501 | Biological | 3 | $241,520 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
8
Federal Funding
$212,864
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
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) | 6 | $170,864 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $42,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Braselton has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, tornado, earthquake. The area has had 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (4 declarations). 487 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $15,202,204 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,677,832 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 8 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.