Natural Disasters in Keysville, GA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
37.3
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
32.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
70.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
60.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hurricane | 81.1 |
| Drought | 80.6 |
| Earthquake | 75.9 |
| Ice Storm | 66.0 |
| Heat Wave | 65.3 |
| Wildfire | 59.7 |
| Tornado | 58.6 |
| Hail | 42.5 |
| Strong Wind | 34.6 |
| Landslide | 32.5 |
| Lightning | 31.9 |
| Cold Wave | 24.9 |
| Winter Weather | 16.8 |
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
20
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
8 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 |
| Sep 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | TROPICAL STORM DEBBY |
| Aug 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | HURRICANE DEBBY |
| Sep 7, 2023 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IDALIA |
| 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 |
| Oct 6, 2016 | Hurricane | HURRICANE MATTHEW |
| Mar 6, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Feb 11, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Mar 20, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| 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
15,912
Total IA Distributed
$20,032,424
Repair/Replace
$5,977,343
Rental Assistance
$1,046,539
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4830 | 15,712 | $19,553,214 | $3,722 |
| DR-1750 | 171 | $306,157 | $6,456 |
| DR-4501 | 29 | $173,052 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
2
Total Claims Paid
$61,825
Avg Claim Payout
$30,913
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$20,080,453
Disasters with PA
8
Total Projects
46
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4830 | Hurricane | 20 | $17,665,523 |
| DR-4165 | Severe Ice Storm | 10 | $1,309,538 |
| DR-4821 | Tropical Storm | 6 | $929,373 |
| DR-4400 | Hurricane | 5 | $89,450 |
| DR-1750 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $45,385 |
| DR-4338 | Other | 1 | $18,374 |
| DR-4501 | Biological | 1 | $15,740 |
| DR-4738 | Hurricane | 1 | $7,070 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$18,000
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $18,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Keysville has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, drought, earthquake. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (8 declarations). 2 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $20,080,453 in public assistance recovery funding. $20,032,424 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.