Natural Disasters in Riceboro, GA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
83.0
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
87.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
32.7
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
18
Public Assistance
$7.8M
Individual Assistance
$3.3M
Most Common Type
Hurricane
9 declarations
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Helene → | Hurricane | Sep 2024 | $3.2M | $2.4M |
| Hurricane Helene → | Tropical Storm | Sep 2024 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Debby → | Tropical Storm | Sep 2024 | — | $101K |
| Hurricane Debby → | Tropical Storm | Aug 2024 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | $45K |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Hurricane Dorian → | Hurricane | Sep 2019 | — | — |
| Hurricane Michael → | Hurricane | Oct 2018 | — | — |
| Hurricane Irma → | Hurricane | Sep 2017 | $803K | $519K |
| Hurricane Irma → | Hurricane | Sep 2017 | — | — |
| Hurricane Matthew → | Hurricane | Oct 2016 | $3.7M | $147K |
| Hurricane Matthew → | Hurricane | Oct 2016 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Tornadoes → | Severe Storm(s) | May 2008 | $49K | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Frances → | Hurricane | Sep 2004 | $5K | — |
| Hurricane Floyd Emergency Declarations → | Hurricane | Sep 1999 | $73K | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Mar 1998 | — | — |
| Severe Snowfall, Winter Storm → | Snowstorm | Mar 1993 | — | — |
| Drought → | Drought | Jul 1977 | — | — |
| Shrimp Loss Due to Cold Weather → | Freezing | Jun 1977 | — | — |
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
172
Total Claims Paid
$2,926,658
Avg Claim Payout
$17,015
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$77,149
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 201.3: Relocation of Public Structures - Riverine | 1 | $7,269 |
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $26,294 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $20,000 |
| 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 1 | $23,586 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Riceboro has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, lightning, wildfire. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (9 declarations). 172 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $7,822,440 in public assistance recovery funding. $3,252,427 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.