Extreme Heat Risk in Atlanta, GA
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
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- Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- Estimated annual loss of $5M from this hazard type
- 21 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- Active in the last 12 months (10 events)
- Average annual frequency: 2.3 events per year
Peak season: June-September
Last significant event: Heat - Central and east-central Georgia, United States (2026-07-05) — 1,390,000 people exposed
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How Atlanta Compares
Notable Extreme Heat Events Near Atlanta
DisasterAWARE's historical archive records 5 notable extreme heat events near Atlanta, ranked below by impact. The most impactful: Heat - Central and surrounding counties of Georgia, United States (June 2026) — 8,320,000 people exposed; $1,004,008M capital exposed.
Heat - Central and surrounding counties of Georgia, United States
June 27, 2026 — ADVISORY
8,320,000 people exposed; $1,004,008M capital exposed
Heat - Central and east-central Georgia, United States
July 4, 2026 — ADVISORY
1,390,000 people exposed; $162,256M capital exposed
Heat - Central and surrounding Georgia, United States
June 12, 2026 — ADVISORY
1,250,000 people exposed; $162,519M capital exposed
Excessive Heat - Northwest Georgia, United States
July 1, 2026 — WATCH
520,000 people exposed; $58,334M capital exposed
Extreme Heat - Central Georgia, United States
June 13, 2022 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Extreme Heat Preparedness Tips
- 1.Stay hydrated — drink water regularly even if you don’t feel thirsty
- 2.Avoid outdoor activities during peak heat hours (10 AM – 4 PM)
- 3.Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke
- 4.Check on elderly neighbors and those without air conditioning
- 5.Never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle
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How this data is built
Atlanta, GA extreme heat risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live extreme heat monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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