Natural Disasters in Kennesaw, GA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
94.4
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
95.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
11.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
28.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Tornado | 98.3 |
| Hail | 97.3 |
| Lightning | 97.2 |
| Cold Wave | 96.8 |
| Ice Storm | 93.5 |
| Earthquake | 92.3 |
| Heat Wave | 89.0 |
| Strong Wind | 83.6 |
| Landslide | 76.7 |
| Winter Weather | 75.4 |
| Hurricane | 68.1 |
| Wildfire | 51.7 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
19
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | HURRICANE HELENE |
| Mar 29, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 15, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRMA |
| Sep 8, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRMA |
| Feb 11, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 24, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 18, 2004 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IVAN |
| Jan 28, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Mar 11, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Oct 10, 1995 | Hurricane | HURRICANE OPAL |
| Mar 15, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL, WINTER STORM |
| Mar 4, 1993 | Tornado | TORNADOES, HIGH WINDS & HEAVY RAINS |
| Dec 1, 1992 | Tornado | HIGH WINDS, HEAVY RAINS & TORNADOES |
| Feb 23, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNAODES & FLOODING |
| Jul 20, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Mar 14, 1966 | Flood | FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
2,019
Total Claims Paid
$66,814,678
Avg Claim Payout
$33,093
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$104,559,875
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
353
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4501 | Biological | 17 | $91,580,831 |
| DR-1858 | Severe Storm(s) | 293 | $9,420,751 |
| DR-1311 | Severe Storm(s) | 16 | $3,085,927 |
| DR-4830 | Hurricane | 3 | $223,912 |
| DR-1554 | Hurricane | 17 | $128,198 |
| DR-3218 | Hurricane | 3 | $93,505 |
| DR-4338 | Other | 4 | $26,751 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
21
Federal Funding
$12,891,199
Properties Protected
151
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.41
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 14 | $12,511,497 |
| 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 3 | $171,902 |
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 2 | $135,302 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $72,499 |
| 500.3: Flood Control - Dam | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Kennesaw has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, hail, lightning. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (5 declarations). 2,019 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $104,559,875 in public assistance recovery funding. 21 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.