Natural Disasters in Mitchell, GA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
0.9
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
0.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
68.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
50.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hurricane | 56.4 |
| Drought | 47.1 |
| Earthquake | 32.5 |
| Wildfire | 29.9 |
| Ice Storm | 22.3 |
| Heat Wave | 21.4 |
| Tornado | 17.6 |
| Landslide | 12.6 |
| Hail | 11.5 |
| Strong Wind | 10.2 |
| Cold Wave | 7.5 |
| Lightning | 2.9 |
| Winter Weather | 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
13
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
6 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 |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jul 20, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$6,604,694
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
17
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4830 | Hurricane | 14 | $6,552,692 |
| DR-4165 | Severe Ice Storm | 2 | $33,589 |
| DR-4338 | Other | 1 | $18,413 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$36,311
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 2 | $36,311 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Mitchell 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 13 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (6 declarations). FEMA has obligated $6,604,694 in public assistance recovery funding. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.