Natural Disasters in Dooling, GA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
14.9
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
17.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
34.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
15.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 90.6 |
| Hurricane | 75.1 |
| Wildfire | 42.7 |
| Heat Wave | 42.0 |
| Earthquake | 38.9 |
| Hail | 33.7 |
| Tornado | 28.9 |
| Lightning | 24.3 |
| Strong Wind | 21.3 |
| Cold Wave | 6.4 |
| Landslide | 5.7 |
| Ice Storm | 4.2 |
| Winter Weather | 2.2 |
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
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 |
| 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 24, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 24, 2004 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM FRANCES |
| Apr 20, 1999 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Mar 11, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 7, 1994 | Tornado | TORNADOES, FLOODING TORRENTIAL RAIN(TROP STORM ALBERTO) |
| Feb 23, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNAODES & FLOODING |
| Jul 20, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
10
Total IA Distributed
$51,171
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4501 | 10 | $51,171 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
19
Total Claims Paid
$323,142
Avg Claim Payout
$17,007
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$3,624,846
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
72
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1271 | Severe Storm(s) | 36 | $1,840,287 |
| DR-4400 | Hurricane | 5 | $767,912 |
| DR-4830 | Hurricane | 2 | $336,905 |
| DR-4338 | Other | 9 | $327,373 |
| DR-4297 | Other | 1 | $224,674 |
| DR-1560 | Hurricane | 9 | $81,472 |
| DR-1858 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $46,221 |
Dooling has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, hurricane, wildfire. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (7 declarations). 19 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,624,846 in public assistance recovery funding. $51,171 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.