5
High
Drought Risk in Georgia
Overall State Risk Score: 5/10
Georgia faces high drought risk. 4 of 145 counties (3%) rated high or very high by FEMA National Risk Index.
Seasonal pattern: June-September
Notable Drought Events
Drought - Mississippi Valley/Southern United States
September 17, 2025 — WARNING
Atlanta, GA
72,100,000 people exposed; $8,950,064M capital exposed
Drought - Southeastern United States
June 9, 2019 — WARNING
Atlanta, GA
Impact data not available
Drought - Southeastern, United States
May 6, 2019 — WARNING
Atlanta, GA
Impact data not available
Other Hazards in Georgia
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