Natural Disasters in Indian Springs, GA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
64.6
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
70.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
23.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
20.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Tornado | 84.5 |
| Cold Wave | 84.4 |
| Earthquake | 78.7 |
| Landslide | 73.2 |
| Winter Weather | 67.1 |
| Lightning | 65.7 |
| Strong Wind | 65.3 |
| Ice Storm | 54.4 |
| Drought | 51.0 |
| Hurricane | 47.0 |
| Hail | 42.0 |
| Heat Wave | 41.9 |
| Wildfire | 37.5 |
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
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
4 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 |
| Sep 15, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRMA |
| Sep 8, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRMA |
| Feb 11, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Apr 29, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND ASSOCIATED FLOODING |
| Sep 24, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jan 28, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Oct 10, 1995 | Hurricane | HURRICANE OPAL |
| Mar 31, 1994 | Tornado | TORNADOES, FLOODING, AND SEVERE STORMS |
| Mar 15, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL, WINTER STORM |
| Feb 23, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNAODES & FLOODING |
| Jul 20, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Apr 4, 1973 | Tornado | TORNADOES & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
319
Total Claims Paid
$5,399,476
Avg Claim Payout
$16,926
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$5,472,478
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
70
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1973 | Severe Storm(s) | 43 | $4,950,230 |
| DR-1858 | Severe Storm(s) | 23 | $465,398 |
| DR-4501 | Biological | 3 | $43,588 |
| DR-1311 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $13,262 |
Indian Springs has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, cold wave, earthquake. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (4 declarations). 319 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $5,472,478 in public assistance recovery funding.