Natural Disasters in Pembroke, GA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
66.6
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
75.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
13.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
75.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hurricane | 93.9 |
| Wildfire | 80.0 |
| Heat Wave | 67.1 |
| Coastal Flood | 63.8 |
| Earthquake | 63.2 |
| Tornado | 40.6 |
| Lightning | 35.8 |
| Cold Wave | 27.9 |
| Drought | 20.7 |
| Hail | 18.6 |
| Winter Weather | 17.8 |
| Strong Wind | 16.2 |
| Landslide | 12.8 |
| Ice Storm | 8.2 |
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
21
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 |
| Mar 29, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 1, 2019 | Hurricane | HURRICANE DORIAN |
| Oct 10, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE MICHAEL |
| Sep 15, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRMA |
| Sep 8, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRMA |
| Oct 8, 2016 | Hurricane | HURRICANE MATTHEW |
| Oct 6, 2016 | Hurricane | HURRICANE MATTHEW |
| May 31, 2007 | Fire | HARVEYTOWN FIRE |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 14, 1999 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLOYD EMERGENCY DECLARATIONS |
| 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 |
| Jul 20, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Jun 2, 1977 | Freezing | SHRIMP LOSS DUE TO COLD WEATHER |
Showing 20 of 21 declarations
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
3,325
Total IA Distributed
$2,521,672
Repair/Replace
$1,010,685
Rental Assistance
$202,804
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4338 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4337 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4830 | 2,727 | $1,966,955 | $2,752 |
| DR-4821 | 144 | $386,740 | $3,582 |
| DR-4284 | 450 | $158,977 | $542 |
| DR-4501 | 2 | $9,000 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
282
Total Claims Paid
$5,739,009
Avg Claim Payout
$20,351
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$7,126,431
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
60
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4830 | Hurricane | 15 | $4,142,330 |
| DR-4284 | Hurricane | 20 | $1,388,053 |
| DR-4821 | Tropical Storm | 10 | $1,133,802 |
| DR-4338 | Other | 10 | $408,999 |
| DR-3144 | Hurricane | 5 | $53,247 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$12,164
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $12,164 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Pembroke has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, wildfire, heat wave. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (9 declarations). 282 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $7,126,431 in public assistance recovery funding. $2,521,672 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.