Natural Disasters in LaFayette, GA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
72.0
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
72.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
40.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
20.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Tornado | 93.1 |
| Cold Wave | 87.2 |
| Earthquake | 79.6 |
| Landslide | 75.5 |
| Winter Weather | 68.9 |
| Drought | 68.7 |
| Strong Wind | 66.6 |
| Lightning | 61.5 |
| Heat Wave | 61.0 |
| Wildfire | 60.9 |
| Ice Storm | 57.2 |
| Hurricane | 52.6 |
| Hail | 42.0 |
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
19
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
5 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 |
| Mar 6, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| 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 |
| Mar 11, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| 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
134
Total Claims Paid
$3,555,621
Avg Claim Payout
$26,534
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,969,379
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
155
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1858 | Severe Storm(s) | 87 | $1,736,530 |
| DR-1973 | Severe Storm(s) | 44 | $690,039 |
| DR-1311 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $297,789 |
| DR-4165 | Severe Ice Storm | 9 | $190,965 |
| DR-4338 | Other | 5 | $47,398 |
| DR-4501 | Biological | 1 | $6,659 |
LaFayette 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 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (5 declarations). 134 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,969,379 in public assistance recovery funding.