Natural Disasters in West Point, GA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
59.9
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
55.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
65.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
45.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hurricane | 75.6 |
| Tornado | 74.7 |
| Lightning | 72.0 |
| Earthquake | 71.7 |
| Heat Wave | 69.3 |
| Strong Wind | 66.7 |
| Hail | 62.8 |
| Ice Storm | 61.8 |
| Wildfire | 58.9 |
| Cold Wave | 57.9 |
| Landslide | 41.9 |
| Winter Weather | 14.0 |
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
14
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | HURRICANE HELENE |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Oct 10, 1995 | Hurricane | HURRICANE OPAL |
| Feb 23, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNAODES & FLOODING |
| Jul 20, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
664
Total IA Distributed
$1,718,663
Repair/Replace
$113,074
Rental Assistance
$36,441
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4611 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4501 | 241 | $1,444,670 | — |
| DR-1973 | 95 | $101,033 | $949 |
| DR-1466 | 23 | $75,255 | $7,777 |
| DR-4503 | 11 | $59,966 | — |
| DR-1549 | 13 | $21,204 | $2,435 |
| DR-4685 | 231 | $10,468 | $53 |
| DR-1971 | 49 | $6,066 | $217 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
11
Total Claims Paid
$118,019
Avg Claim Payout
$10,729
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$216,485
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
19
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4259 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $75,706 |
| DR-4338 | Other | 2 | $70,207 |
| DR-1554 | Hurricane | 5 | $33,123 |
| DR-1560 | Hurricane | 2 | $19,446 |
| DR-4501 | Biological | 1 | $10,514 |
| DR-1973 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $7,489 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$73,054
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 2 | $55,054 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $18,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
West Point has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, tornado, lightning. The area has had 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (6 declarations). 11 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $216,485 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,718,663 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.