Natural Disasters in Greensboro, GA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
37.2
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
30.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
76.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
51.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hurricane | 73.4 |
| Ice Storm | 66.9 |
| Earthquake | 58.6 |
| Wildfire | 57.6 |
| Drought | 53.0 |
| Heat Wave | 50.9 |
| Hail | 50.7 |
| Tornado | 42.3 |
| Strong Wind | 35.4 |
| Cold Wave | 33.2 |
| Landslide | 29.7 |
| Lightning | 18.5 |
| Winter Weather | 8.2 |
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
16
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
6 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 10, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE MICHAEL |
| Sep 15, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRMA |
| Sep 8, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRMA |
| Feb 26, 2016 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| 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 24, 2004 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM FRANCES |
| Jan 28, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Dec 1, 1992 | Tornado | HIGH WINDS, HEAVY RAINS & TORNADOES |
| Jul 20, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
33
Total IA Distributed
$88,985
Repair/Replace
$2,409
Rental Assistance
$2,350
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4338 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4501 | 19 | $78,436 | — |
| DR-4830 | 8 | $6,013 | $87 |
| DR-1973 | 5 | $4,535 | $2,185 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
2
Total Claims Paid
$5,839
Avg Claim Payout
$2,920
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$365,960
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
27
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4830 | Hurricane | 7 | $185,630 |
| DR-4338 | Other | 13 | $111,820 |
| DR-4259 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $40,119 |
| DR-1311 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $24,428 |
| DR-1973 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $3,963 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$77,741
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $39,000 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $9,673 |
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $29,068 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Greensboro has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, ice storm, earthquake. The area has had 16 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (6 declarations). 2 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $365,960 in public assistance recovery funding. $88,985 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.