Natural Disasters in Guyton, GA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
59.1
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
67.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
17.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
63.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hurricane | 90.7 |
| Heat Wave | 76.6 |
| Earthquake | 74.2 |
| Wildfire | 72.3 |
| Lightning | 50.9 |
| Tornado | 46.9 |
| Drought | 45.4 |
| Cold Wave | 39.8 |
| Ice Storm | 38.3 |
| Hail | 34.1 |
| Coastal Flood | 24.8 |
| Winter Weather | 23.9 |
| Strong Wind | 20.9 |
| Landslide | 15.7 |
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
Hurricane
Sep 2024
Most Common Type
Hurricane
8 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2024 | Hurricane | HURRICANE HELENE |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | HURRICANE HELENE |
| Sep 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | TROPICAL STORM DEBBY |
| Aug 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | HURRICANE DEBBY |
| Mar 29, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 1, 2019 | Hurricane | HURRICANE DORIAN |
| Oct 10, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE MICHAEL |
| Sep 15, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRMA |
| Sep 8, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRMA |
| Oct 8, 2016 | Hurricane | HURRICANE MATTHEW |
| Oct 6, 2016 | Hurricane | HURRICANE MATTHEW |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Mar 11, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Oct 19, 1994 | Severe Storm | HEAVY RAINS, TORNADOS, FLOODING, HIGH WINDS |
| Mar 15, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL, WINTER STORM |
| Jul 20, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
77
Total Claims Paid
$1,123,095
Avg Claim Payout
$14,586
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$4,273,536
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
74
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4821 | Tropical Storm | 7 | $1,700,649 |
| DR-4284 | Hurricane | 34 | $1,490,320 |
| DR-4830 | Hurricane | 19 | $731,652 |
| DR-4338 | Other | 13 | $273,540 |
| DR-4501 | Biological | 1 | $77,374 |
Guyton has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, heat wave, earthquake. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (8 declarations). 77 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $4,273,536 in public assistance recovery funding.