Natural Disasters in Summertown, GA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
39.9
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
30.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
78.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
16.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hurricane | 84.0 |
| Drought | 76.7 |
| Earthquake | 72.5 |
| Heat Wave | 65.9 |
| Tornado | 58.8 |
| Wildfire | 52.5 |
| Lightning | 47.8 |
| Hail | 38.4 |
| Strong Wind | 29.4 |
| Ice Storm | 21.5 |
| Cold Wave | 17.6 |
| Landslide | 14.8 |
| Winter Weather | 9.8 |
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
22
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 |
| 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 8, 2016 | Hurricane | HURRICANE MATTHEW |
| Oct 6, 2016 | Hurricane | HURRICANE MATTHEW |
| Mar 6, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Feb 11, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| May 23, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| 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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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
6
Total Claims Paid
$4,777
Avg Claim Payout
$796
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$52,391,890
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
64
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4830 | Hurricane | 30 | $51,416,889 |
| DR-4338 | Other | 14 | $469,291 |
| DR-4400 | Hurricane | 9 | $357,948 |
| DR-4165 | Severe Ice Storm | 6 | $112,442 |
| DR-4738 | Hurricane | 4 | $30,820 |
| DR-1761 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $4,500 |
Summertown has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, drought, earthquake. The area has had 22 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (10 declarations). 6 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $52,391,890 in public assistance recovery funding.