Natural Disasters in Tallapoosa, GA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
27.6
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
25.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
60.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
36.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 69.4 |
| Earthquake | 60.8 |
| Tornado | 58.2 |
| Hurricane | 54.5 |
| Drought | 53.2 |
| Landslide | 49.8 |
| Cold Wave | 49.1 |
| Ice Storm | 45.8 |
| Hail | 45.1 |
| Lightning | 40.6 |
| Heat Wave | 35.2 |
| Strong Wind | 28.7 |
| Winter Weather | 8.3 |
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
17
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | HURRICANE HELENE |
| Jan 12, 2021 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM ZETA |
| Mar 29, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 15, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRMA |
| Sep 8, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRMA |
| Feb 26, 2016 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 6, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Feb 11, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jan 28, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Mar 11, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Oct 10, 1995 | Hurricane | HURRICANE OPAL |
| Mar 15, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL, WINTER STORM |
| Jul 20, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Apr 5, 1974 | Tornado | TORNADOES |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
27
Total IA Distributed
$151,772
Repair/Replace
$1,275
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4501 | 25 | $142,197 | — |
| DR-4503 | 1 | $8,300 | — |
| DR-1554 | 1 | $1,275 | $1,275 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1
Total Claims Paid
$46,845
Avg Claim Payout
$46,845
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$685,281
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
29
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4259 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $213,424 |
| DR-4338 | Other | 3 | $213,276 |
| DR-4579 | Tropical Storm | 5 | $104,757 |
| DR-4165 | Severe Ice Storm | 9 | $91,905 |
| DR-1311 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $29,395 |
| DR-3218 | Hurricane | 1 | $19,310 |
| DR-4501 | Biological | 1 | $13,214 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$93,672
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $39,000 |
| 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 1 | $2,922 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $51,750 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Tallapoosa has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, earthquake, tornado. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (5 declarations). 1 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $685,281 in public assistance recovery funding. $151,772 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.