Natural Disasters in Bristol, GA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
22.7
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
29.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
26.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
46.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hurricane | 84.5 |
| Wildfire | 69.0 |
| Drought | 50.2 |
| Earthquake | 42.4 |
| Heat Wave | 38.0 |
| Tornado | 36.6 |
| Lightning | 36.3 |
| Cold Wave | 33.1 |
| Strong Wind | 13.7 |
| Hail | 10.8 |
| Winter Weather | 3.7 |
| Landslide | 3.2 |
| Ice Storm | 0.3 |
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
19
Most Recent
Hurricane
Sep 2024
Most Common Type
Hurricane
10 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 |
| Sep 1, 2019 | Hurricane | HURRICANE DORIAN |
| Oct 10, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE MICHAEL |
| Sep 15, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRMA |
| Sep 8, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRMA |
| Oct 8, 2016 | Hurricane | HURRICANE MATTHEW |
| 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 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
1,158
Total IA Distributed
$1,028,978
Repair/Replace
$212,442
Rental Assistance
$10,182
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4830 | 1,146 | $989,288 | $1,213 |
| DR-4501 | 5 | $26,917 | — |
| DR-1833 | 7 | $12,773 | $1,676 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
11
Total Claims Paid
$344,847
Avg Claim Payout
$31,350
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$7,209,242
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
126
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4830 | Hurricane | 9 | $4,302,033 |
| DR-4821 | Tropical Storm | 14 | $1,417,459 |
| DR-4338 | Other | 12 | $504,686 |
| DR-1833 | Severe Storm(s) | 59 | $353,439 |
| DR-1560 | Hurricane | 17 | $299,354 |
| DR-4738 | Hurricane | 8 | $207,322 |
| DR-4284 | Hurricane | 7 | $124,949 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$53,944
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $29,762 |
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $24,182 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Bristol has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, wildfire, drought. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (10 declarations). 11 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $7,209,242 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,028,978 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.