5
High
Landslide Risk in Atlanta, GA
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
FEMA: 5Historical: 7
Key Risk Factors
- Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- 1 events on record in proximity
- 1 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Average annual frequency: 1.0 events per year
- Largest recent event exposed 1,490,000 people
Last significant event: Landslide - Appalachian Mountains, Bristol, Virginia, United States (2025-02-14) — 1,490,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Landslides
Atlanta is not in the top 10 for landslide risk among tracked cities.
How Atlanta Compares
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Notable Landslide Events Near Atlanta
Landslide - Appalachian Mountains, Bristol, Virginia, United States
February 13, 2025 — WARNING
1,490,000 people exposed; $166,132M capital exposed
Landslide Preparedness Tips
- 1.Learn the signs of an impending landslide — new cracks, tilting trees, unusual water flow
- 2.Avoid building near steep slopes, drainage channels, or past slide areas
- 3.Plant ground cover on slopes to stabilize soil and reduce erosion
- 4.Create proper drainage around your property to direct water away from slopes
- 5.Have an evacuation plan ready if you live in a landslide-prone area
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