Hazard Score
208 Catastrophes Recorded
Fulton County, Georgia
2 Cities with a Population of 1,074,841, and 376,377 Households
Cobb, Georgia faces a relatively moderate risk of natural disasters, with a risk score of 92.20. The county has a population of 764,915 and a risk value of $57,697,311. Cobb County is susceptible to hazards such as hailstorms, thunderstorms, and flooding. The area has experienced 209 hail events and 1883 lightning events, with a high risk rating for hail-related disasters, indicating a significant potential for damage.
Specific climate factors in Cobb County include a high frequency of thunderstorms and lightning strikes, with an average of 85.58 lightning events annually. The county is also prone to flooding, with an average of 1.42 flood events per year. Cobb County's proximity to water bodies like rivers and lakes increases the risk of flooding, while mountain peaks in the region may contribute to landslides during heavy rainfall. Additionally, the presence of fault lines in the area increases the risk of earthquakes, although the frequency of these events is low.
Overall, Cobb County's natural disaster risk is relatively moderate, with a focus on hailstorms, flooding, thunderstorms, and lightning strikes. The county's geological features, including fault lines, mountain peaks, and water bodies, play a significant role in determining its hazard risk. Historical data on past events, along with the county's specific risk ratings for various disasters, provide valuable insights into the potential impact of natural disasters in Cobb, Georgia.
Wildfire Risk: Very Low
Tornado Risk: Low
Hurricane Risk: Low
Hail Risk: Low
Flood Risk: Low
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very Low
Wind Risk: Moderate
HAZARDS
157
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
115
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
48
Hazard Shelters
38
Fire Stations
6
Hospitals
14
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Fulton County, located in Georgia, has a population of 1,074,841 people with a population density of 2,011.7 people per square mile. The county's population is primarily made up of White (38.1%) and Black (37.7%) residents, with Asian individuals making up 4.8% of the population. Hispanic residents account for 6.8% of the population, while individuals of multiple races make up 1.9% of the population. In terms of demographics, there are slightly more females (55.8%) than males (44.2%) in Fulton County, with a median age of 34.2 years.
In comparison to other counties in Georgia, Fulton County has a higher population density and a more diverse population. The county has a higher percentage of White residents compared to the state average of 54.6%, but a lower percentage of Black residents compared to the state average of 32.6%. Additionally, Fulton County has a higher percentage of Asian residents compared to the state average of 4.2%. The county also has a lower median age compared to the state average of 36.1 years. The housing situation in Fulton County shows that a larger percentage of households are renters (46.3%) compared to the state average of 35.9%, while the percentage of owner-occupied households is slightly lower than the state average of 63.5%.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Fat Cat Fire
2023-06-30
Fat Cat
2023-06-28
Hurricane Fred
2021-08-20
Flooding
Tropical Storm Claudette
2021-06-19Flooding
Tropical Storm Sally
2020-09-15Hailstorm
2020-08-19
Hailstorm
2020-08-19
Hailstorm
2020-07-18
Akers Mill
2019-09-25
Flooding
Tropical Storm Michael
2018-10-10Hailstorm
2018-06-16
Pigeon Hill
2017-01-29
Tornado
2016-11-30
Hailstorm
2016-04-06
Hailstorm
2015-09-03
Hailstorm
2015-05-18
Hailstorm
2015-04-20
Hailstorm
2015-04-20
Hailstorm
2015-04-20
Hailstorm
2015-04-20
Tornado
2014-10-14
Hailstorm
2014-10-09
Hailstorm
2013-01-30
Hailstorm
2012-07-10
Hailstorm
2012-06-13
Hailstorm
2012-05-21
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2012-05-17
Hailstorm
2012-05-17
Hailstorm
2012-05-17
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2012-05-06
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2012-05-06
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2012-04-04
Tornado
2012-03-02
Hailstorm
2012-03-02
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2011-07-04
Hailstorm
2011-06-18
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2011-06-15
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2011-06-15
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2011-04-15
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2011-04-15
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2011-03-26
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2010-09-27
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2010-09-11
Hailstorm
2010-06-15
Hailstorm
2010-05-26
Hailstorm
2010-04-27
Hailstorm
2010-04-24
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2009-12-12Flooding
Tropical Storm Ida
2009-11-10Flooding
Heavy Rain
2009-09-21Hailstorm
2009-06-11
Hailstorm
2009-05-15
Hailstorm
2009-04-23
Hailstorm
2009-04-23
Hailstorm
2009-04-23
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2009-04-23
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2009-04-10
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2009-04-10
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2009-04-10
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2009-04-10
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2009-04-02
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2009-02-18
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2008-07-07
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2008-03-15
Hailstorm
2008-03-14
Tornado
2008-02-26
Hailstorm
2008-02-17
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2007-08-17
Hailstorm
2007-07-26
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2007-07-19
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2007-06-29
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2007-06-12
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2007-04-03
Hailstorm
2006-09-28
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2006-08-05
Hailstorm
2006-05-25
Tornado
2006-04-08
Tornado
2006-04-08
Hailstorm
2006-01-02
Hailstorm
2005-12-04
Hailstorm
2005-06-06
Hailstorm
2005-04-22
Hailstorm
2005-02-21
Hailstorm
2005-02-21
Hurricane Frances
2004-09-10
Hailstorm
2003-08-10
Hailstorm
2003-07-13
Hailstorm
2003-07-10
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2003-05-06Hailstorm
2003-05-02
Hailstorm
2003-05-02
Hailstorm
2003-04-30
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2003-04-25
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2003-04-25
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2002-11-11
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2002-07-23
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2002-07-22
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2002-07-22
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2002-07-03
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2002-07-02
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2002-05-09
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2001-06-26
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2001-06-25
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2001-06-22
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2001-02-16
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2000-06-25
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2000-05-03
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2000-05-03
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1999-09-21
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1999-07-29
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1999-07-24
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1999-07-24
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1999-07-22
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1999-07-06
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1999-06-30
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1999-06-30
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1999-05-23
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1999-05-13
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1999-05-13
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1999-05-07
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1999-05-06
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1999-05-06
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1999-05-06
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1999-03-03
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1999-02-27
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1998-08-30
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1998-08-30
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1998-07-20
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1998-07-19
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1998-06-19
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1998-06-19
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1998-06-04
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1998-05-10
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1998-05-09
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1998-05-07
Tornado
1998-04-08
Hailstorm
1998-04-08
Hailstorm
1998-04-08
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1998-03-07Hailstorm
1998-02-17
Hailstorm
1998-02-17
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1997-09-10
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1997-09-10
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1997-05-27
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1997-04-28
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1997-04-28
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1997-04-28
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1997-04-22
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1997-04-22
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1997-01-24
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1996-05-27
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1996-04-20
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1996-04-20
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1996-04-20
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1996-03-16
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1996-03-16
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1996-03-15
Hailstorm
1996-03-15
Flooding
Tropical Cyclone
1995-10-04Tornado
1995-06-30
Hailstorm
1995-06-17
Hailstorm
1995-04-23
Hailstorm
1995-04-23
Hailstorm
1995-04-22
Tornado
1994-06-26
Hailstorm
1994-06-26
Tornado
1994-03-27
Flooding
Torrential Rain
1994-03-24Hailstorm
1993-04-15
Tornado
1993-02-21
Hailstorm
1993-02-21
Hailstorm
1993-02-21
Tornado
1992-11-22
Hailstorm
1992-03-06
Hailstorm
1991-06-14
Hailstorm
1991-04-29
Tornado
1991-04-27
Tornado
1991-03-29
Hailstorm
1990-09-10
Hailstorm
1990-08-08
Tornado
1990-05-28
Tornado
1990-02-10
Hailstorm
1989-11-15
Hailstorm
1988-04-25
Tornado
1986-03-19
Hailstorm
1985-06-07
Hailstorm
1985-06-07
Hailstorm
1985-06-07
Hailstorm
1985-06-07
Hailstorm
1984-05-02
Hailstorm
1982-09-26
Hailstorm
1982-07-22
Hailstorm
1980-07-06
Tornado
1979-11-25
Hailstorm
1979-05-11
Tornado
1975-03-07
Tornado
1975-02-23
Hailstorm
1973-05-28
Hailstorm
1973-05-28
Tornado
1972-08-07
Tornado
1972-04-07
Hurricane Edith
1971-09-18
Tornado
1971-04-28
Hailstorm
1969-06-01
Hailstorm
1960-05-26
Hurricane Irene
1959-10-09
Tornado
1955-05-24
Tornado
1953-12-04