Georgia Natural Disaster & Home Risk Profile (GA) | HomeRiskMap

Georgia is located in the Southeast region of the United States. The most significant natural hazards for homeowners in Georgia are flooding, hurricanes, tornadoes. Each hazard below is rated from 1 (very low) to 5 (very high) based on public hazard data, with practical guidance on what the rating means for your home.

Emergency preparedness in Georgia is coordinated by the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, which publishes alerts, evacuation information and preparedness guides for residents.

Risk levels in Georgia

Flooding Georgia faces a significant flooding risk due to its coastal exposure, abundant rivers, and frequent heavy rain events. Both coastal and… High Hurricanes Georgia faces a high hurricane risk (level 4 of 5) due to its Atlantic coastline and vulnerability to inland flooding. The official… High Tornadoes Georgia faces a significant tornado risk, rated level 4 out of 5, with peak activity in spring and often at night. The state's forests and… High Extreme Heat Georgia faces a high risk of extreme heat, rated level 4 out of 5, with long, humid summers and heat waves that can push heat indices above… High Severe Storms Georgia faces a high risk of severe storms, rated 4 out of 5 for this hazard. Thunderstorms, lightning, hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes… High Drought Georgia experiences periodic droughts, typically during the late summer and fall, which can strain water supplies and increase wildfire… Moderate Wildfires Georgia has a level 2 of 5 wildfire risk, meaning the threat is generally low to moderate compared with other states. Wildfires occur most… Low Earthquakes Georgia has a low to moderate earthquake risk, rated level 2 out of 5. Most earthquakes in the state are small, but residents should… Low Winter Storms Georgia faces a moderate (level 2 of 5) winter storm risk, primarily from ice storms and occasional snow in the northern part of the state.… Low Landslides Georgia has a low-to-moderate (Level 2 of 5) risk of landslides, primarily affecting the mountainous northern counties where steep slopes… Low