Natural Disasters in Toccoa, GA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
33.4
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
27.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
71.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
42.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 76.3 |
| Earthquake | 71.9 |
| Hail | 64.5 |
| Landslide | 60.8 |
| Hurricane | 59.8 |
| Lightning | 58.1 |
| Tornado | 56.8 |
| Cold Wave | 49.7 |
| Wildfire | 37.0 |
| Strong Wind | 34.7 |
| Heat Wave | 30.9 |
| Drought | 22.9 |
| Winter Weather | 10.6 |
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
18
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
6 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 |
| 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 |
| Apr 20, 2015 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Feb 11, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 24, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 18, 2004 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IVAN |
| Jan 28, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Mar 15, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL, WINTER STORM |
| Nov 7, 1977 | Flood | DAM COLLAPSE, FLOODING |
| Jul 20, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Jun 11, 1976 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
13
Total Claims Paid
$101,529
Avg Claim Payout
$7,810
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,396,785
Disasters with PA
9
Total Projects
69
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1858 | Severe Storm(s) | 32 | $623,526 |
| DR-4338 | Other | 10 | $244,579 |
| DR-4830 | Hurricane | 5 | $224,138 |
| DR-1554 | Hurricane | 9 | $105,713 |
| DR-4215 | Severe Ice Storm | 4 | $96,389 |
| DR-4579 | Tropical Storm | 3 | $46,110 |
| DR-1311 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $43,039 |
| DR-3218 | Hurricane | 1 | $8,695 |
| DR-4501 | Biological | 1 | $4,596 |
Toccoa has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, earthquake, hail. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (6 declarations). 13 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,396,785 in public assistance recovery funding.