7
Very High
Flood Risk in Atlanta, GA
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Atlanta's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $164M from this hazard type
- 288 significant events recorded in proximity since 1950
- 16 events in the last 12 months indicate ongoing risk
- Average annual frequency: 2.7 events per year
Peak season: March-September
Last significant event: Flood - Atlanta, GA Region, United States (2023-09-14)
Highest Risk Cities for Floods
Atlanta is not in the top 10 for flood risk among tracked cities.
How Atlanta Compares
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Notable Flood Events Near Atlanta
Flood - Atlanta, GA Region, United States
February 18, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Atlanta, GA Region, United States
August 5, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Atlanta, GA Region, United States
July 20, 2023 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Atlanta, GA Region, United States
July 29, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Atlanta, GA Region, United States
September 13, 2023 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood Preparedness Tips
- 1.Know if your property is in a flood zone — check FEMA maps
- 2.Consider flood insurance even if not in a high-risk zone
- 3.Never drive through flooded roadways — Turn Around, Don’t Drown
- 4.Move valuables and important documents to upper floors
- 5.Install sump pumps and check valves in plumbing
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Score: 5/10
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Score: 3/10
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Score: 7/10
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Score: 7/10
Landslide Risk in Atlanta
Score: 5/10
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Score: 5/10
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Score: 0/10
High Wind Risk in Atlanta
Score: 7/10
Tsunami Risk in Atlanta
Score: 0/10
Flood Risk in Nashville, TN
Score: 7/10
Flood Risk in Charlotte, NC
Score: 7/10
Flood Risk in Jacksonville, FL
Score: 7/10
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