Natural Disasters in Cedartown, GA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
64.1
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
51.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
91.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
28.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Tornado | 86.3 |
| Drought | 81.9 |
| Strong Wind | 74.9 |
| Earthquake | 74.8 |
| Landslide | 72.1 |
| Wildfire | 71.5 |
| Cold Wave | 69.0 |
| Lightning | 62.8 |
| Hurricane | 61.7 |
| Hail | 58.8 |
| Ice Storm | 51.0 |
| Heat Wave | 41.5 |
| Winter Weather | 11.6 |
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
17
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 |
| 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 |
| Oct 10, 1995 | Hurricane | HURRICANE OPAL |
| Mar 15, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL, WINTER STORM |
| Mar 4, 1993 | Tornado | TORNADOES, HIGH WINDS & HEAVY RAINS |
| Feb 23, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNAODES & FLOODING |
| Mar 13, 1979 | Flood | RAIN, FLOODING, MUDSLIDE |
| Jul 20, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Apr 5, 1974 | Tornado | TORNADOES |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
346
Total IA Distributed
$475,917
Repair/Replace
$192,432
Rental Assistance
$52,771
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1973 | 310 | $283,123 | $4,937 |
| DR-4501 | 26 | $179,901 | — |
| DR-1750 | 10 | $12,893 | $1,621 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
143
Total Claims Paid
$981,213
Avg Claim Payout
$6,862
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$300,687
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
5
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4501 | Biological | 3 | $260,047 |
| DR-1973 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $40,640 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
7
Federal Funding
$1,389,600
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.21
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) | 3 | $66,421 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $67,212 |
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $24,151 |
| 403.3: Stormwater Management - Flapgates/Floodgates | 1 | $1,231,817 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Cedartown has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, drought, strong wind. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (4 declarations). 143 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $300,687 in public assistance recovery funding. $475,917 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 7 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.