Natural Disasters in Ideal, GA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
32.1
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
16.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
97.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
9.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 92.0 |
| Hurricane | 80.3 |
| Hail | 69.3 |
| Heat Wave | 53.5 |
| Earthquake | 46.1 |
| Wildfire | 43.2 |
| Lightning | 39.7 |
| Tornado | 34.6 |
| Strong Wind | 29.1 |
| Landslide | 22.2 |
| Cold Wave | 21.2 |
| Ice Storm | 8.6 |
| Winter Weather | 3.6 |
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
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| 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 |
| Feb 26, 2016 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
5
Total Claims Paid
$37,710
Avg Claim Payout
$7,542
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$506,595
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
25
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4259 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $299,919 |
| DR-4338 | Other | 7 | $83,587 |
| DR-4400 | Hurricane | 4 | $75,962 |
| DR-1560 | Hurricane | 9 | $47,127 |
Ideal has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, hurricane, hail. The area has had 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (6 declarations). 5 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $506,595 in public assistance recovery funding.