Natural Disasters in Perry, GA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
22.5
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
24.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
43.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
35.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 88.9 |
| Hurricane | 70.8 |
| Heat Wave | 66.7 |
| Strong Wind | 63.4 |
| Wildfire | 56.3 |
| Earthquake | 51.6 |
| Lightning | 50.5 |
| Hail | 42.0 |
| Tornado | 27.0 |
| Ice Storm | 18.5 |
| Cold Wave | 17.1 |
| Landslide | 16.1 |
| Winter Weather | 4.1 |
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
17
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| 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 |
| Feb 11, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 24, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 24, 2004 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM FRANCES |
| Mar 11, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 7, 1994 | Tornado | TORNADOES, FLOODING TORRENTIAL RAIN(TROP STORM ALBERTO) |
| Mar 15, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL, WINTER STORM |
| Jul 20, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Mar 14, 1966 | Flood | FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
100
Total IA Distributed
$551,116
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1761 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4501 | 98 | $550,916 | — |
| DR-1858 | 1 | $200 | $287 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
161
Total Claims Paid
$1,943,069
Avg Claim Payout
$12,069
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,029,095
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
74
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4338 | Other | 22 | $840,971 |
| DR-1560 | Hurricane | 13 | $422,860 |
| DR-1858 | Severe Storm(s) | 28 | $417,077 |
| DR-4400 | Hurricane | 11 | $348,187 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
5
Federal Funding
$99,765
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.45
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 2 | $3,087 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $71,773 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 1 | $6,722 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $18,183 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Perry has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, hurricane, heat wave. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (6 declarations). 161 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,029,095 in public assistance recovery funding. $551,116 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 5 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.