Natural Disasters in Jeffersonville, GA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
8.5
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
4.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
96.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
47.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 71.4 |
| Heat Wave | 70.6 |
| Hurricane | 60.1 |
| Wildfire | 58.2 |
| Earthquake | 38.0 |
| Landslide | 32.3 |
| Tornado | 25.7 |
| Ice Storm | 21.9 |
| Hail | 19.9 |
| Strong Wind | 18.8 |
| Lightning | 10.4 |
| Cold Wave | 6.1 |
| Winter Weather | 2.5 |
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
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 |
| Mar 6, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Feb 11, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| May 23, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| 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) |
| Jul 20, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
159
Total IA Distributed
$132,416
Repair/Replace
$66,541
Rental Assistance
$9,971
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1761 | 145 | $81,053 | $4,642 |
| DR-4501 | 14 | $51,363 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1
Total Claims Paid
$1,563
Avg Claim Payout
$1,563
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$334,250
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
18
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1761 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $99,322 |
| DR-4338 | Other | 4 | $97,650 |
| DR-4400 | Hurricane | 4 | $54,604 |
| DR-4501 | Biological | 1 | $35,391 |
| DR-4165 | Severe Ice Storm | 3 | $33,127 |
| DR-1560 | Hurricane | 4 | $14,156 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$15,000
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $15,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Jeffersonville has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, heat wave, hurricane. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (7 declarations). 1 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $334,250 in public assistance recovery funding. $132,416 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.