Natural Disasters in White, GA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
65.3
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
74.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
11.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
29.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Tornado | 87.1 |
| Earthquake | 81.0 |
| Landslide | 78.5 |
| Lightning | 77.4 |
| Cold Wave | 71.1 |
| Hail | 69.7 |
| Wildfire | 62.2 |
| Strong Wind | 59.3 |
| Winter Weather | 58.1 |
| Ice Storm | 56.8 |
| Drought | 52.9 |
| Hurricane | 50.1 |
| Heat Wave | 47.0 |
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
19
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
5 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 11, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Apr 29, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND ASSOCIATED FLOODING |
| Sep 24, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 20, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| 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 |
| Mar 4, 1993 | Tornado | TORNADOES, HIGH WINDS & HEAVY RAINS |
| Jul 20, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Apr 5, 1974 | Tornado | TORNADOES |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
49
Total Claims Paid
$906,851
Avg Claim Payout
$18,507
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$825,099
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
23
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1973 | Severe Storm(s) | 15 | $474,823 |
| DR-4501 | Biological | 4 | $333,927 |
| DR-1311 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $16,348 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
5
Federal Funding
$338,864
Properties Protected
4
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.47
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $47,846 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 2 | $272,943 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $18,075 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
White has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, earthquake, landslide. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (5 declarations). 49 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $825,099 in public assistance recovery funding. 5 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.