Natural Disasters in Pearson, GA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
7.3
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
6.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
47.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
15.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hurricane | 78.1 |
| Drought | 56.4 |
| Wildfire | 43.4 |
| Earthquake | 35.3 |
| Tornado | 28.8 |
| Lightning | 23.0 |
| Heat Wave | 21.2 |
| Cold Wave | 15.6 |
| Strong Wind | 9.0 |
| Hail | 6.4 |
| Winter Weather | 3.0 |
| Landslide | 1.6 |
| Ice Storm | 1.6 |
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
19
Most Recent
Hurricane
Sep 2024
Most Common Type
Hurricane
9 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 |
| Oct 6, 2016 | Hurricane | HURRICANE MATTHEW |
| Apr 23, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, TORNADOES, AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| May 5, 2007 | Fire | ROUNDABOUT FIRE |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 24, 2004 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM FRANCES |
| Mar 11, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 15, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jul 20, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
1,941
Total IA Distributed
$3,959,493
Repair/Replace
$1,710,204
Rental Assistance
$120,480
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4830 | 1,935 | $3,923,234 | $2,610 |
| DR-4501 | 6 | $36,260 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
2
Total Claims Paid
$1,640
Avg Claim Payout
$820
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$19,924,802
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
77
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4830 | Hurricane | 13 | $18,485,425 |
| DR-1833 | Severe Storm(s) | 35 | $539,198 |
| DR-4738 | Hurricane | 5 | $399,596 |
| DR-1560 | Hurricane | 5 | $193,442 |
| DR-4821 | Tropical Storm | 4 | $184,143 |
| DR-4338 | Other | 12 | $70,802 |
| DR-4400 | Hurricane | 3 | $52,197 |
Pearson has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, drought, wildfire. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (9 declarations). 2 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $19,924,802 in public assistance recovery funding. $3,959,493 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.