Natural Disasters in Colbert, GA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
28.9
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
25.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
61.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
17.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 70.7 |
| Hurricane | 69.3 |
| Earthquake | 61.6 |
| Tornado | 58.5 |
| Hail | 56.8 |
| Drought | 54.4 |
| Cold Wave | 51.1 |
| Lightning | 49.7 |
| Heat Wave | 43.7 |
| Strong Wind | 40.5 |
| Wildfire | 29.7 |
| Landslide | 26.6 |
| Winter Weather | 6.6 |
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
14
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
5 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 |
| 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 |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 18, 2004 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IVAN |
| Jul 20, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Apr 4, 1973 | Tornado | TORNADOES & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
98
Total IA Distributed
$214,596
Repair/Replace
$28,387
Rental Assistance
$6,360
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4338 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4081 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4501 | 32 | $156,691 | — |
| DR-1554 | 64 | $57,905 | $5,601 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
2
Total Claims Paid
$1,448
Avg Claim Payout
$724
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$636,663
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
34
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4165 | Severe Ice Storm | 2 | $269,645 |
| DR-4830 | Hurricane | 6 | $107,881 |
| DR-4338 | Other | 5 | $86,976 |
| DR-1554 | Hurricane | 17 | $86,263 |
| DR-4215 | Severe Ice Storm | 4 | $85,897 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$19,500
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $19,500 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Colbert has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, hurricane, earthquake. The area has had 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (5 declarations). 2 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $636,663 in public assistance recovery funding. $214,596 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.