Natural Disasters in Thomson, GA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
25.0
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
18.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
76.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
27.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 78.9 |
| Ice Storm | 69.7 |
| Hurricane | 65.3 |
| Earthquake | 64.7 |
| Tornado | 60.0 |
| Wildfire | 60.0 |
| Drought | 52.0 |
| Heat Wave | 45.6 |
| Strong Wind | 40.8 |
| Lightning | 32.6 |
| Cold Wave | 23.0 |
| Winter Weather | 11.9 |
| Landslide | 9.9 |
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
15
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
5 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 |
| Mar 29, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Oct 10, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE MICHAEL |
| Sep 15, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRMA |
| Sep 8, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRMA |
| Mar 6, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Feb 11, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Mar 3, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Mar 15, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL, WINTER STORM |
| Oct 19, 1990 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jul 20, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
6,875
Total IA Distributed
$6,857,318
Repair/Replace
$1,285,719
Rental Assistance
$314,361
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4830 | 6,758 | $6,596,372 | $705 |
| DR-4501 | 22 | $146,187 | — |
| DR-1686 | 95 | $114,759 | $914 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$17,273,559
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
44
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4830 | Hurricane | 15 | $16,723,149 |
| DR-4165 | Severe Ice Storm | 6 | $261,321 |
| DR-4338 | Other | 9 | $161,813 |
| DR-1686 | Severe Storm(s) | 14 | $127,276 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$57,028
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 3 | $57,028 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Thomson has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, ice storm, hurricane. The area has had 15 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 $17,273,559 in public assistance recovery funding. $6,857,318 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.