Natural Disasters in Ochlocknee, GA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
66.0
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
60.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
70.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
61.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hurricane | 91.9 |
| Lightning | 77.8 |
| Cold Wave | 72.8 |
| Wildfire | 71.2 |
| Heat Wave | 61.0 |
| Drought | 53.8 |
| Tornado | 51.2 |
| Earthquake | 48.4 |
| Strong Wind | 33.4 |
| Hail | 33.0 |
| Winter Weather | 27.9 |
| Landslide | 14.5 |
| Ice Storm | 8.6 |
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
Hurricane
Sep 2024
Most Common Type
Hurricane
8 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jan 26, 2017 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 23, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, TORNADOES, AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 24, 2004 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM FRANCES |
| Mar 11, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Oct 19, 1994 | Severe Storm | HEAVY RAINS, TORNADOS, FLOODING, HIGH WINDS |
| Mar 15, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL, WINTER STORM |
| Mar 15, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jul 20, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
63
Total Claims Paid
$2,627,056
Avg Claim Payout
$41,699
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$7,472,012
Disasters with PA
8
Total Projects
77
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4400 | Hurricane | 12 | $2,503,939 |
| DR-4830 | Hurricane | 15 | $1,941,810 |
| DR-4738 | Hurricane | 9 | $793,019 |
| DR-4821 | Tropical Storm | 8 | $552,642 |
| DR-4501 | Biological | 3 | $510,095 |
| DR-4297 | Other | 9 | $456,269 |
| DR-4338 | Other | 7 | $433,757 |
| DR-1560 | Hurricane | 14 | $280,481 |
Ochlocknee has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, lightning, cold wave. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (8 declarations). 63 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $7,472,012 in public assistance recovery funding.