Natural Disasters in Grovetown, GA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
76.8
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
84.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
52.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Tornado | 86.2 |
| Ice Storm | 84.1 |
| Earthquake | 82.5 |
| Hurricane | 79.7 |
| Heat Wave | 75.3 |
| Strong Wind | 72.0 |
| Lightning | 69.2 |
| Hail | 65.5 |
| Wildfire | 65.2 |
| Cold Wave | 55.3 |
| Landslide | 35.7 |
| Winter Weather | 34.9 |
| Drought | 27.0 |
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 |
| Oct 10, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE MICHAEL |
| Sep 15, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRMA |
| Sep 8, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRMA |
| 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 |
| Mar 11, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Oct 19, 1990 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jul 20, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
158
Total Claims Paid
$2,083,550
Avg Claim Payout
$13,187
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$81,881,108
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
55
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4830 | Hurricane | 37 | $73,288,123 |
| DR-4165 | Severe Ice Storm | 10 | $8,351,041 |
| DR-4338 | Other | 8 | $241,944 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
9
Federal Funding
$518,080
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.55
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 3 | $88,215 |
| 300.4: Vegetation Management - Non Coastal Shoreline Stabilization | 1 | $117,375 |
| 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 1 | $10,478 |
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 1 | $0 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $12,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Grovetown has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, ice storm, earthquake. The area has had 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (5 declarations). 158 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $81,881,108 in public assistance recovery funding. 9 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.