Natural Disasters in Hawkinsville, GA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
18.2
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
11.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
88.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
31.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 82.6 |
| Hurricane | 74.3 |
| Strong Wind | 66.6 |
| Wildfire | 56.2 |
| Heat Wave | 55.1 |
| Earthquake | 44.6 |
| Hail | 28.2 |
| Tornado | 27.9 |
| Lightning | 24.8 |
| Cold Wave | 11.3 |
| Landslide | 8.2 |
| Ice Storm | 6.8 |
| Winter Weather | 2.7 |
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
16
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 |
| Apr 23, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, TORNADOES, AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 24, 2004 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM FRANCES |
| 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
71
Total IA Distributed
$411,692
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4501 | 71 | $411,692 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
15
Total Claims Paid
$254,324
Avg Claim Payout
$16,955
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$665,944
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
37
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1833 | Severe Storm(s) | 25 | $359,293 |
| DR-4400 | Hurricane | 7 | $212,824 |
| DR-1560 | Hurricane | 5 | $93,828 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$10,466
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $10,466 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Hawkinsville has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, hurricane, strong wind. The area has had 16 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (7 declarations). 15 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $665,944 in public assistance recovery funding. $411,692 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.