Natural Disasters in Cleveland, GA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
45.7
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
48.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
40.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
23.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 81.0 |
| Strong Wind | 77.4 |
| Landslide | 70.3 |
| Ice Storm | 68.6 |
| Lightning | 65.2 |
| Tornado | 61.3 |
| Earthquake | 59.9 |
| Hurricane | 58.3 |
| Wildfire | 50.9 |
| Hail | 44.6 |
| Drought | 41.8 |
| Heat Wave | 13.9 |
| Winter Weather | 12.3 |
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
21
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 30, 2024 | Hurricane | HURRICANE HELENE |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | HURRICANE HELENE |
| May 5, 2021 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Jan 12, 2021 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM ZETA |
| 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 |
| Apr 20, 2015 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Mar 6, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Feb 11, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Apr 29, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND ASSOCIATED FLOODING |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 18, 2004 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IVAN |
| 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 |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
58
Total Claims Paid
$693,377
Avg Claim Payout
$11,955
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$985,287
Disasters with PA
9
Total Projects
40
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1311 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $236,433 |
| DR-4501 | Biological | 1 | $196,554 |
| DR-4338 | Other | 9 | $171,231 |
| DR-4579 | Tropical Storm | 4 | $121,450 |
| DR-4600 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $102,141 |
| DR-1554 | Hurricane | 11 | $81,277 |
| DR-4215 | Severe Ice Storm | 2 | $62,403 |
| DR-4165 | Severe Ice Storm | 2 | $12,322 |
| DR-1973 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $1,475 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
9
Federal Funding
$373,532
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) | 7 | $150,547 |
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $16,288 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $206,697 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Cleveland has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, strong wind, landslide. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (7 declarations). 58 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $985,287 in public assistance recovery funding. 9 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.