Natural Disasters in Reidsville, GA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
68.4
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
60.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
76.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
16.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hurricane | 94.0 |
| Drought | 89.4 |
| Lightning | 80.3 |
| Earthquake | 71.2 |
| Heat Wave | 63.3 |
| Wildfire | 63.1 |
| Tornado | 52.3 |
| Cold Wave | 38.8 |
| Hail | 35.9 |
| Strong Wind | 25.8 |
| Ice Storm | 25.8 |
| Winter Weather | 14.6 |
| Landslide | 11.2 |
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
23
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
10 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| 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 |
| Oct 8, 2016 | Hurricane | HURRICANE MATTHEW |
| Oct 6, 2016 | Hurricane | HURRICANE MATTHEW |
| 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 |
| Mar 15, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL, WINTER STORM |
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Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
2,242
Total IA Distributed
$2,786,837
Repair/Replace
$980,075
Rental Assistance
$64,083
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4830 | 2,224 | $2,686,532 | $3,089 |
| DR-4501 | 13 | $68,360 | — |
| DR-1833 | 4 | $27,109 | $6,645 |
| DR-4284 | 1 | $4,837 | $1,261 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
26
Total Claims Paid
$398,974
Avg Claim Payout
$15,345
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$25,949,137
Disasters with PA
9
Total Projects
116
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4830 | Hurricane | 26 | $21,228,496 |
| DR-4284 | Hurricane | 16 | $2,231,966 |
| DR-4338 | Other | 15 | $909,903 |
| DR-4821 | Tropical Storm | 7 | $708,324 |
| DR-4297 | Other | 1 | $305,950 |
| DR-1833 | Severe Storm(s) | 15 | $172,228 |
| DR-4738 | Hurricane | 6 | $165,601 |
| DR-1560 | Hurricane | 28 | $161,974 |
| DR-4400 | Hurricane | 2 | $64,695 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$36,732
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $21,882 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $14,850 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Reidsville has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, drought, lightning. The area has had 23 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (10 declarations). 26 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $25,949,137 in public assistance recovery funding. $2,786,837 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.