Natural Disasters in Satilla, GA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
28.2
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
19.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
83.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
20.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hurricane | 83.9 |
| Drought | 69.1 |
| Tornado | 51.4 |
| Earthquake | 50.2 |
| Wildfire | 50.1 |
| Lightning | 42.9 |
| Heat Wave | 40.9 |
| Cold Wave | 38.9 |
| Hail | 23.0 |
| Strong Wind | 19.3 |
| Landslide | 7.5 |
| Winter Weather | 3.9 |
| Ice Storm | 1.9 |
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
20
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 |
| Feb 26, 2016 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Mar 15, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jul 20, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
11
Total Claims Paid
$48,325
Avg Claim Payout
$4,393
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$70,730,386
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
74
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4830 | Hurricane | 36 | $70,034,215 |
| DR-4821 | Tropical Storm | 14 | $304,494 |
| DR-1833 | Severe Storm(s) | 15 | $201,341 |
| DR-1560 | Hurricane | 8 | $136,420 |
| DR-4259 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $53,916 |
Satilla has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, drought, tornado. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (9 declarations). 11 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $70,730,386 in public assistance recovery funding.