Natural Disasters in Hephzibah, GA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
87.4
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
85.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
61.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
50.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 97.7 |
| Tornado | 95.2 |
| Lightning | 94.1 |
| Ice Storm | 93.4 |
| Heat Wave | 91.2 |
| Earthquake | 90.0 |
| Hurricane | 89.2 |
| Hail | 81.1 |
| Cold Wave | 73.7 |
| Wildfire | 67.1 |
| Landslide | 60.7 |
| Winter Weather | 59.5 |
| Drought | 32.1 |
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
15
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 |
| Aug 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | HURRICANE DEBBY |
| 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 |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
34,450
Total IA Distributed
$39,827,459
Repair/Replace
$9,761,913
Rental Assistance
$2,318,267
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4829 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4830 | 34,316 | $39,088,831 | $2,112 |
| DR-4501 | 122 | $703,626 | — |
| DR-1750 | 11 | $35,002 | $10,669 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
571
Total Claims Paid
$5,183,537
Avg Claim Payout
$9,078
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$78,223,196
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
121
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4830 | Hurricane | 101 | $63,218,341 |
| DR-4165 | Severe Ice Storm | 14 | $13,835,058 |
| DR-4501 | Biological | 1 | $679,593 |
| DR-4338 | Other | 4 | $489,930 |
| DR-3218 | Hurricane | 1 | $274 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
8
Federal Funding
$2,233,384
Properties Protected
60
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
3.60
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 4 | $2,012,643 |
| 402.1: Infrastructure Protective Measures (Roads and Bridges) | 2 | $177,948 |
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 1 | $0 |
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $42,793 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Hephzibah has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, tornado, lightning. The area has had 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (5 declarations). 571 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $78,223,196 in public assistance recovery funding. $39,827,459 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 8 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.