Natural Disasters in Walthourville, GA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
83.0
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
87.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
32.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hurricane | 96.9 |
| Lightning | 81.5 |
| Wildfire | 76.1 |
| Earthquake | 75.6 |
| Heat Wave | 74.4 |
| Hail | 56.8 |
| Ice Storm | 52.7 |
| Coastal Flood | 51.2 |
| Tornado | 35.9 |
| Cold Wave | 33.9 |
| Strong Wind | 31.4 |
| Winter Weather | 23.0 |
| Drought | 15.5 |
| Landslide | 3.9 |
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
18
Most Recent
Hurricane
Sep 2024
Most Common Type
Hurricane
9 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2024 | Hurricane | HURRICANE HELENE |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | HURRICANE HELENE |
| Sep 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | TROPICAL STORM DEBBY |
| Aug 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | HURRICANE DEBBY |
| Mar 29, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 1, 2019 | Hurricane | HURRICANE DORIAN |
| 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 |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 14, 1999 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLOYD EMERGENCY DECLARATIONS |
| Mar 11, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 15, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL, WINTER STORM |
| Jul 20, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Jun 2, 1977 | Freezing | SHRIMP LOSS DUE TO COLD WEATHER |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
172
Total Claims Paid
$2,926,658
Avg Claim Payout
$17,015
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$7,822,440
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
69
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4284 | Hurricane | 29 | $3,723,106 |
| DR-4830 | Hurricane | 9 | $3,170,775 |
| DR-4338 | Other | 23 | $802,555 |
| DR-3144 | Hurricane | 5 | $72,686 |
| DR-1761 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $48,785 |
| DR-1560 | Hurricane | 1 | $4,532 |
Walthourville has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, lightning, wildfire. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (9 declarations). 172 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $7,822,440 in public assistance recovery funding.