Natural Disasters in Ocilla, GA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
13.6
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
15.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
38.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
39.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hurricane | 78.1 |
| Lightning | 69.7 |
| Drought | 62.3 |
| Strong Wind | 52.6 |
| Cold Wave | 41.5 |
| Earthquake | 36.1 |
| Tornado | 35.0 |
| Heat Wave | 25.0 |
| Wildfire | 23.3 |
| Hail | 19.0 |
| Winter Weather | 4.0 |
| Ice Storm | 1.8 |
| Landslide | 1.7 |
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
14
Most Recent
Hurricane
Sep 2024
Most Common Type
Hurricane
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2024 | Hurricane | HURRICANE HELENE |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | HURRICANE HELENE |
| Aug 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | HURRICANE DEBBY |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Jul 20, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
4,673
Total IA Distributed
$4,068,392
Repair/Replace
$1,146,931
Rental Assistance
$140,740
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4830 | 4,393 | $3,380,372 | $2,192 |
| DR-4501 | 92 | $491,000 | — |
| DR-1833 | 188 | $197,020 | $1,717 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1
Total Claims Paid
$1,432
Avg Claim Payout
$1,432
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$15,379,925
Disasters with PA
8
Total Projects
55
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4830 | Hurricane | 12 | $12,273,274 |
| DR-4400 | Hurricane | 5 | $1,093,826 |
| DR-4338 | Other | 5 | $669,518 |
| DR-1833 | Severe Storm(s) | 16 | $423,415 |
| DR-4297 | Other | 1 | $420,698 |
| DR-4294 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $304,932 |
| DR-1560 | Hurricane | 14 | $178,976 |
| DR-4501 | Biological | 1 | $15,286 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$157,033
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.99
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 1 | $142,734 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $14,299 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Ocilla has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, lightning, drought. The area has had 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (7 declarations). 1 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $15,379,925 in public assistance recovery funding. $4,068,392 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.