Georgia Disaster & Funding Calendar
When Georgia's hazards peak — and when the federal money windows open. The recurring hazard seasons (severe storm, tornado, hurricane, flood) alongside the SAM.gov, FEMA and grant deadlines that decide who's ready when disaster strikes.
Georgia hazard seasons — 12-month view
| Hazard | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Storm | March–June | ||||||||||||
| Tornado | March–May | ||||||||||||
| Hurricane | August–October | ||||||||||||
| Flood | March–June |
Peak windows
- Severe Storm — typically March–June in Georgia.
- Tornado — typically March–May in Georgia.
- Hurricane — typically August–October in Georgia.
- Flood — typically March–June in Georgia.
💰 Funding & deadline cycles
- 🔁SAM.gov registration renewal — annualLapses lock you out of federal contracts & grants. Renew ~60 days before expiry.
- 🏛️FEMA Public Assistance & HMGP — post-declarationWindows open after a Georgia disaster is declared and close fast. Watch the live map for new declarations.
- 🏗️HUD CDBG-DR — appropriation-drivenFunds follow major disasters via Congressional appropriation; action-plan deadlines follow.
- 📅Federal fiscal year — Oct 1Grant cycles and mitigation notices (BRIC) reset. Position before Q4.
Georgia hazard season FAQ
When is severe storm season in Georgia?
In Georgia, severe storm season typically runs March–June. Federal recovery funding windows (FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and HUD CDBG-DR where appropriated) open after a declaration and close quickly — preparation before the season matters.
When is tornado season in Georgia?
In Georgia, tornado season typically runs March–May. Federal recovery funding windows (FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and HUD CDBG-DR where appropriated) open after a declaration and close quickly — preparation before the season matters.
When is hurricane season in Georgia?
In Georgia, hurricane season typically runs August–October. Federal recovery funding windows (FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and HUD CDBG-DR where appropriated) open after a declaration and close quickly — preparation before the season matters.
When is flood season in Georgia?
In Georgia, flood season typically runs March–June. Federal recovery funding windows (FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and HUD CDBG-DR where appropriated) open after a declaration and close quickly — preparation before the season matters.