Natural Disasters in Smithville, GA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
29.4
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
43.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
13.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
68.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hurricane | 74.8 |
| Drought | 67.5 |
| Tornado | 66.4 |
| Wildfire | 60.2 |
| Lightning | 55.3 |
| Earthquake | 45.6 |
| Heat Wave | 43.3 |
| Cold Wave | 37.3 |
| Hail | 31.2 |
| Strong Wind | 23.4 |
| Winter Weather | 12.3 |
| Ice Storm | 6.8 |
| Landslide | 5.3 |
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
14
Most Recent
Tropical Storm
Sep 2024
Most Common Type
Hurricane
5 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 |
| Apr 23, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, TORNADOES, AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Mar 11, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 7, 1994 | Tornado | TORNADOES, FLOODING TORRENTIAL RAIN(TROP STORM ALBERTO) |
| Feb 23, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNAODES & FLOODING |
| Jul 20, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Mar 14, 1966 | Flood | FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
700
Total Claims Paid
$16,719,142
Avg Claim Payout
$23,884
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$976,691
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
28
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4400 | Hurricane | 17 | $701,043 |
| DR-1833 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $188,689 |
| DR-4338 | Other | 5 | $86,959 |
Smithville 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 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (5 declarations). 700 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $976,691 in public assistance recovery funding.