Natural Disasters in Lyerly, GA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
54.4
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
43.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
83.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
22.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Tornado | 84.5 |
| Landslide | 70.9 |
| Earthquake | 67.6 |
| Cold Wave | 66.1 |
| Drought | 63.7 |
| Wildfire | 54.3 |
| Hurricane | 51.8 |
| Lightning | 46.1 |
| Ice Storm | 45.4 |
| Strong Wind | 39.8 |
| Hail | 36.4 |
| Winter Weather | 29.9 |
| Heat Wave | 28.1 |
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
15
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 |
| 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 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
52
Total Claims Paid
$1,686,962
Avg Claim Payout
$32,442
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$271,735
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
37
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1311 | Severe Storm(s) | 11 | $154,541 |
| DR-1858 | Severe Storm(s) | 26 | $117,194 |
Lyerly has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, landslide, earthquake. The area has had 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (4 declarations). 52 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $271,735 in public assistance recovery funding.