Natural Disasters in Broxton, GA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
59.6
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
51.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
78.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
20.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hurricane | 89.7 |
| Drought | 80.7 |
| Tornado | 75.5 |
| Earthquake | 71.2 |
| Wildfire | 68.2 |
| Lightning | 68.2 |
| Heat Wave | 54.5 |
| Cold Wave | 35.0 |
| Hail | 33.9 |
| Strong Wind | 27.3 |
| Landslide | 12.3 |
| Winter Weather | 9.4 |
| Ice Storm | 3.8 |
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
21
Most Recent
Hurricane
Sep 2024
Most Common Type
Hurricane
9 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 |
| Oct 14, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE MICHAEL |
| Oct 10, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE MICHAEL |
| Sep 15, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRMA |
| Sep 8, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRMA |
| Oct 6, 2016 | Hurricane | HURRICANE MATTHEW |
| Mar 25, 2011 | Fire | MOSLEY ROAD FIRE |
| 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 11, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 15, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL, WINTER STORM |
| Mar 15, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jul 20, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
41
Total Claims Paid
$751,094
Avg Claim Payout
$18,319
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$77,386,734
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
186
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4830 | Hurricane | 61 | $75,740,224 |
| DR-1833 | Severe Storm(s) | 68 | $548,753 |
| DR-4338 | Other | 25 | $482,415 |
| DR-4738 | Hurricane | 11 | $469,592 |
| DR-1560 | Hurricane | 10 | $94,968 |
| DR-4400 | Hurricane | 11 | $50,782 |
Broxton 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 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (9 declarations). 41 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $77,386,734 in public assistance recovery funding.