Natural Disasters in Iron City, GA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
29.5
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
30.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
47.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
33.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hurricane | 85.1 |
| Drought | 58.2 |
| Lightning | 43.8 |
| Cold Wave | 41.3 |
| Tornado | 40.7 |
| Wildfire | 36.0 |
| Earthquake | 25.2 |
| Heat Wave | 23.7 |
| Hail | 14.5 |
| Strong Wind | 13.8 |
| Winter Weather | 5.2 |
| Landslide | 2.5 |
| Ice Storm | 1.8 |
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
12
Most Recent
Tropical Storm
Sep 2024
Most Common Type
Hurricane
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Mar 11, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 7, 1994 | Tornado | TORNADOES, FLOODING TORRENTIAL RAIN(TROP STORM ALBERTO) |
| Jul 20, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
2,738
Total IA Distributed
$2,291,247
Repair/Replace
$1,282,832
Rental Assistance
$488,844
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4400 | 2,717 | $2,178,752 | $1,491 |
| DR-4501 | 12 | $102,444 | — |
| DR-1833 | 9 | $10,051 | $5,371 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
80
Total Claims Paid
$1,708,017
Avg Claim Payout
$21,350
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,065,115
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
19
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4400 | Hurricane | 10 | $691,909 |
| DR-1833 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $373,206 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$43,253
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $13,235 |
| 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 1 | $22,500 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $7,518 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Iron City has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, drought, lightning. The area has had 12 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (5 declarations). 80 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,065,115 in public assistance recovery funding. $2,291,247 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.