Natural Hazard Risks in Atlanta, GA
Population: 499K · Georgia
Atlanta faces varying levels of natural hazard risk. The highest risk is from floods (score: 7/10). Below is a consolidated view of all major hazard types with both forward-looking risk scores and historical impact data for Atlanta, GA.
Hazard Risk Overview
Flood Risk
Very HighFEMA: 7Historical: 10
- •FEMA rates Atlanta's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $164M from this hazard type
- •Extensive history of significant events in this area
Tornado Risk
Very HighFEMA: 7Historical: 10
- •FEMA rates Atlanta's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $22M from this hazard type
- •Extensive history of significant events in this area
Winter Storm Risk
Very HighFEMA: 7Historical: 10
- •FEMA rates Atlanta's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $1M from this hazard type
- •5 events on record in proximity
High Wind Risk
Very HighFEMA: 7Historical: 8
- •FEMA rates Atlanta's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $3M from this hazard type
- •1 events on record in proximity
Earthquake Risk
HighFEMA: 5Historical: 1
- •Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- •Estimated annual loss of $22M from this hazard type
- •1 events on record in proximity
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