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 flooding represents a high risk for homeowners in Georgia. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family ahead of… High Hurricanes hurricanes represents a high risk for homeowners in Georgia. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family ahead of… High Tornadoes tornadoes represents a high risk for homeowners in Georgia. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family ahead of… High Extreme Heat extreme heat represents a high risk for homeowners in Georgia. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family ahead… High Severe Storms severe storms represents a high risk for homeowners in Georgia. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family ahead… High Drought Georgia has a moderate risk of drought. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure, review… Moderate Wildfires wildfires poses a low risk in Georgia. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness protects… Low Earthquakes earthquakes poses a low risk in Georgia. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness… Low Winter Storms winter storms poses a low risk in Georgia. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness… Low Landslides landslides poses a low risk in Georgia. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness protects… Low