Fulton County
Georgia — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
HighComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 96th
Fulton County faces high composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 95.8, 96th national percentile), driven primarily by lightning and riverine flood exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $235M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Lightning | Very High | 63.78 / yr | $4M |
| Riverine Flood | High | 2.71 / yr | $164M |
| Tornado | High | 0.34 / yr | $22M |
| Earthquake | Medium | 0.00 / yr | $22M |
| Hail | High | 5.60 / yr | $4M |
| Strong Wind | High | 2.75 / yr | $3M |
| Heat Wave | Medium | 2.26 / yr | $5M |
| Landslide | Medium | 1.03 / yr | $75K |
| Ice Storm | High | 1.22 / yr | $1M |
| Cold Wave | High | 0.89 / yr | $8M |
| Hurricane | Low | 0.04 / yr | $1M |
| Winter Weather | Medium | 2.52 / yr | $171K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $65K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Drought | Very Low | 35.64 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Fulton County?
Fulton County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 95.8 out of 100, placing it in the High category and the 96th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Fulton County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Lightning (Very High, $4M EAL), Riverine Flood (High, $164M EAL), Tornado (High, $22M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Fulton County compare to other Georgia counties?
Fulton County ranks #2 of 159 Georgia counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a high rating.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Fulton County's $235M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.