Natural Disasters in Tiger, GA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
45.3
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
35.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
82.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
23.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 92.8 |
| Lightning | 80.6 |
| Cold Wave | 75.7 |
| Wildfire | 64.1 |
| Hurricane | 61.6 |
| Ice Storm | 61.5 |
| Earthquake | 50.3 |
| Tornado | 45.2 |
| Hail | 35.5 |
| Drought | 33.6 |
| Strong Wind | 24.1 |
| Winter Weather | 10.7 |
| Heat Wave | 2.3 |
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
21
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
8 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 |
| May 5, 2021 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| 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 11, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Apr 29, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND ASSOCIATED FLOODING |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 24, 2004 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM FRANCES |
| Sep 18, 2004 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IVAN |
| Jan 28, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Mar 11, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Oct 10, 1995 | Hurricane | HURRICANE OPAL |
| Mar 31, 1994 | Tornado | TORNADOES, FLOODING, AND SEVERE STORMS |
| Mar 15, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL, WINTER STORM |
| Jun 11, 1976 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
31
Total Claims Paid
$401,371
Avg Claim Payout
$12,947
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,316,795
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
109
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1973 | Severe Storm(s) | 14 | $1,113,059 |
| DR-1554 | Hurricane | 57 | $662,638 |
| DR-4600 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $144,112 |
| DR-4338 | Other | 12 | $117,532 |
| DR-4830 | Hurricane | 6 | $117,175 |
| DR-1560 | Hurricane | 10 | $115,416 |
| DR-1311 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $46,863 |
Tiger has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, lightning, cold wave. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (8 declarations). 31 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,316,795 in public assistance recovery funding.