Natural Disasters in Shellman, GA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
17.2
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
10.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
87.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
15.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 87.0 |
| Hurricane | 76.1 |
| Tornado | 50.3 |
| Cold Wave | 40.4 |
| Strong Wind | 37.6 |
| Wildfire | 37.6 |
| Earthquake | 33.2 |
| Lightning | 29.6 |
| Hail | 28.1 |
| Heat Wave | 25.8 |
| Landslide | 15.8 |
| Ice Storm | 9.6 |
| Winter Weather | 5.1 |
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
12
Most Recent
Tropical Storm
Sep 2024
Most Common Type
Hurricane
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jan 26, 2017 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Mar 11, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Oct 10, 1995 | Hurricane | HURRICANE OPAL |
| Jul 7, 1994 | Tornado | TORNADOES, FLOODING TORRENTIAL RAIN(TROP STORM ALBERTO) |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1
Total Claims Paid
$1,035
Avg Claim Payout
$1,035
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$754,268
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
28
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4400 | Hurricane | 14 | $368,534 |
| DR-4297 | Other | 6 | $283,284 |
| DR-4338 | Other | 8 | $102,450 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$212,524
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $15,934 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $188,932 |
| 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 1 | $7,658 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Shellman has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, hurricane, tornado. The area has had 12 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (6 declarations). 1 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $754,268 in public assistance recovery funding. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.