Natural Disasters in Dawson, GA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
16.5
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
11.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
77.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
32.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 84.4 |
| Hurricane | 73.5 |
| Hail | 50.8 |
| Tornado | 50.1 |
| Wildfire | 41.5 |
| Lightning | 41.4 |
| Cold Wave | 40.5 |
| Earthquake | 40.1 |
| Heat Wave | 28.9 |
| Strong Wind | 14.5 |
| Ice Storm | 9.3 |
| Winter Weather | 6.5 |
| Landslide | 3.5 |
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
10
Most Recent
Tropical Storm
Sep 2024
Most Common Type
Hurricane
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | HURRICANE HELENE |
| 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 |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Mar 11, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 7, 1994 | Tornado | TORNADOES, FLOODING TORRENTIAL RAIN(TROP STORM ALBERTO) |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
1,091
Total IA Distributed
$348,563
Repair/Replace
$133,676
Rental Assistance
$90,398
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4400 | 1,082 | $292,400 | $467 |
| DR-4501 | 9 | $56,163 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
6
Total Claims Paid
$57,849
Avg Claim Payout
$9,641
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$346,962
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
17
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4400 | Hurricane | 12 | $317,092 |
| DR-4338 | Other | 5 | $29,870 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$124,161
Properties Protected
2
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.52
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.5: Acquisition of Vacant Land | 1 | $116,961 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $7,200 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Dawson has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, hurricane, hail. The area has had 10 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (5 declarations). 6 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $346,962 in public assistance recovery funding. $348,563 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.