Natural Disasters in Cave Spring, GA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
82.0
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
79.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
60.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
44.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Tornado | 94.8 |
| Strong Wind | 91.5 |
| Earthquake | 85.1 |
| Cold Wave | 84.3 |
| Landslide | 80.7 |
| Hail | 74.9 |
| Wildfire | 74.4 |
| Lightning | 73.2 |
| Drought | 69.1 |
| Ice Storm | 65.3 |
| Heat Wave | 63.7 |
| Hurricane | 63.5 |
| Winter Weather | 22.6 |
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
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
5 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 |
| Apr 29, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND ASSOCIATED FLOODING |
| Mar 20, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| 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 31, 1994 | Tornado | TORNADOES, FLOODING, AND SEVERE STORMS |
| Mar 15, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL, WINTER STORM |
| Feb 23, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNAODES & FLOODING |
| Mar 13, 1979 | Flood | RAIN, FLOODING, MUDSLIDE |
| Jul 20, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Mar 14, 1966 | Flood | FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
382
Total Claims Paid
$3,369,964
Avg Claim Payout
$8,822
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$23,653,859
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
40
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4501 | Biological | 9 | $22,699,422 |
| DR-1973 | Severe Storm(s) | 26 | $918,353 |
| DR-1311 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $36,085 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
10
Federal Funding
$1,815,747
Properties Protected
26
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.67
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) | 2 | $76,020 |
| 201.1: Relocation of Private Structures - Riverine; 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine | 2 | $67,100 |
| 200.3: Acquisition of Public Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 2 | $1,609,729 |
| Unknown | 2 | $27,754 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $11,964 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Cave Spring has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, strong wind, earthquake. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (5 declarations). 382 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $23,653,859 in public assistance recovery funding. 10 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.