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hurricane Hurricane Risk in Atlanta, GA

Risk Level: Moderate — Score 3/10

FEMA: 3Historical: 4

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Key Risk Factors

  • Estimated annual loss of $1M from this hazard type
  • 8 tropical cyclones on record near Atlanta since 1998, each storm counted once (track within 250 km at tropical-storm strength or stronger)

Peak season: August-October

Last significant event: Hurricane Helene (2024-09-23)

Highest Risk Cities for Hurricanes

1
Houston, TX
FEMA: 9Historical: 7
2
Miami, FL
FEMA: 9Historical: 7
3
Tampa, FL
FEMA: 9Historical: 7
4
New Orleans, LA
FEMA: 9Historical: 7
5
Manila, Philippines
Risk: 9Historical: 10
6
Mexico City, Mexico
Risk: 9Historical: 6
7
Mumbai, India
Risk: 9Historical: 3
8
Shanghai, China
Risk: 9Historical: 10
9
Bangkok, Thailand
Risk: 9Historical: 0
10
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Risk: 9Historical: 8
Atlanta is not in the top 10 for hurricane risk among tracked cities.

How Atlanta Compares

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Notable Hurricane Events Near Atlanta

DisasterAWARE's historical archive records 5 notable hurricane events near Atlanta, ranked below by impact. The most impactful: Hurricane Helene (September 2024).

Hurricane Helene

September 23, 2024 — WARNING

Centre passed 114 km from Atlanta at 51 kt (94 km/h); storm peak Category 4 · 222 km/h

Tropical Storm Nestor

October 17, 2019 — WARNING

Centre passed 218 km from Atlanta at 38 kt (70 km/h); storm peak Tropical Storm · 93 km/h

Hurricane Earl

August 31, 1998 — WATCH

Centre passed 231 km from Atlanta at 42 kt (78 km/h); storm peak Category 2 · 157 km/h

Hurricane Zeta

October 24, 2020 — INFORMATION

Centre passed 104 km from Atlanta at 50 kt (93 km/h); storm peak Category 3 · 185 km/h

Hurricane Michael

October 6, 2018 — INFORMATION

Centre passed 153 km from Atlanta at 50 kt (93 km/h); storm peak Category 5 · 259 km/h

Hurricane Preparedness Tips

  • 1.Know your evacuation zone and plan routes in advance
  • 2.Install storm shutters or have plywood pre-cut for windows
  • 3.Stock at least 3 days of water, food, and medications
  • 4.Secure outdoor furniture and trim trees near structures
  • 5.Review your insurance coverage for wind and flood damage

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How this data is built

Atlanta, GA hurricane risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live hurricane monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.

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