Natural Disasters in Dawsonville, GA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
21.9
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
32.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
17.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
66.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Lightning | 67.9 |
| Landslide | 65.8 |
| Tornado | 51.5 |
| Earthquake | 50.9 |
| Cold Wave | 48.3 |
| Strong Wind | 45.8 |
| Ice Storm | 43.4 |
| Drought | 39.4 |
| Hurricane | 36.8 |
| Hail | 34.3 |
| Wildfire | 33.5 |
| Winter Weather | 16.2 |
| Heat Wave | 14.5 |
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
19
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 |
| 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 |
| Feb 11, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 24, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND 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 15, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL, WINTER STORM |
| Jul 20, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Apr 5, 1974 | Tornado | TORNADOES |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
39
Total IA Distributed
$121,707
Repair/Replace
$26,141
Rental Assistance
$778
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4501 | 15 | $92,921 | — |
| DR-1554 | 24 | $28,785 | $3,409 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
3
Total Claims Paid
$4,141
Avg Claim Payout
$1,380
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,091,644
Disasters with PA
8
Total Projects
32
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4215 | Severe Ice Storm | 5 | $858,889 |
| DR-1311 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $671,942 |
| DR-1554 | Hurricane | 15 | $170,674 |
| DR-1858 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $167,942 |
| DR-4579 | Tropical Storm | 2 | $84,086 |
| DR-4338 | Other | 2 | $65,551 |
| DR-4830 | Hurricane | 4 | $37,502 |
| DR-4501 | Biological | 1 | $35,059 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$41,362
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $25,424 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $15,938 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Dawsonville has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are lightning, landslide, tornado. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (7 declarations). 3 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,091,644 in public assistance recovery funding. $121,707 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.