Natural Disasters in Atlanta, IN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
88.8
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
92.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
93.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Tornado | 96.8 |
| Hail | 93.5 |
| Winter Weather | 91.2 |
| Cold Wave | 86.1 |
| Heat Wave | 86.0 |
| Earthquake | 84.9 |
| Lightning | 83.9 |
| Strong Wind | 80.8 |
| Ice Storm | 73.4 |
| Drought | 51.5 |
| Landslide | 47.6 |
| Hurricane | 25.6 |
| Wildfire | 20.3 |
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
Severe Storm
8 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Apr 3, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Apr 22, 2014 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Jun 8, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Mar 12, 2007 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jan 21, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 11, 2005 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Jun 3, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 5, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 11, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 25, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Jun 13, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Jan 15, 1999 | Snowstorm | IN-WINTER STORM 12/23/98 |
| Apr 2, 1996 | Flood | BLIZZARD OF 96 |
| Mar 29, 1991 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE ICE STORM |
| Jan 5, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 14, 1965 | Tornado | TORNADOES & SEVERE STORMS |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
418
Total Claims Paid
$3,906,764
Avg Claim Payout
$9,346
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$15,167,914
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
111
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4515 | Biological | 57 | $13,257,207 |
| DR-4173 | Severe Storm(s) | 26 | $864,644 |
| DR-3274 | Snow | 13 | $703,791 |
| DR-3197 | Snow | 6 | $189,881 |
| DR-3135 | Snow | 8 | $150,951 |
| DR-1766 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $1,440 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$1,493,826
Properties Protected
46
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.45
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 2 | $1,433,576 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $60,250 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Atlanta has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, hail, winter weather. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (8 declarations). 418 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $15,167,914 in public assistance recovery funding. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.