Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Very Low


Hurricane Risk: Very Low


Hail Risk: Low


Flood Risk: Low


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

8

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

23

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

5

Hazard Shelters

3

Fire Stations

2

Hospitals

1

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

DeKalb, Georgia faces a relatively moderate overall natural disaster and climate risk rating, with specific risks such as hailstorms and thunderstorms ranking relatively high in terms of potential impact. The area also experiences a low risk of wildfires, but a very high risk of tornadoes, indicating a varied climate pattern with specific vulnerabilities. The presence of fault lines, mountain peaks, and water bodies in the region contributes to the overall hazard risk, with a notable history of lightning strikes and flooding events recorded in the area.

The coastal proximity of DeKalb, Georgia enhances the risk of hurricanes and storm surges, with a history of impactful hurricane events in the region. The geological features, including nearby fault lines and mountain peaks, can amplify seismic activities and contribute to the overall hazard risk. Additionally, the presence of water bodies increases the risk of flooding events, with specific ratios and percentages indicating ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
17 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
1242 mm Moderately High

Average Humidity
81% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness
8/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Flooding

Tropical Storm Claudette

2021-06-19

Flooding

Tropical Storm Sally

2020-09-15

Flooding

Tropical Storm Michael

2018-10-10

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2009-12-12

Flooding

Tropical Storm Ida

2009-11-10

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2009-09-21

Hailstorm

2009-04-01

Hailstorm

2008-03-15

Hailstorm

2006-07-21

Hailstorm

2005-04-07

Hailstorm

2005-02-21

Hailstorm

2005-02-21

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2003-05-06

Hailstorm

2003-05-02

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2003-03-19

Hailstorm

2002-07-31

Hailstorm

2002-07-01

Hailstorm

2002-06-04

Hailstorm

2001-06-14

Hailstorm

2000-07-23

Hailstorm

2000-06-25

Hailstorm

2000-06-25

Hailstorm

1999-07-24

Hailstorm

1999-05-22

Hailstorm

1999-02-09

Hailstorm

1998-05-29

Hailstorm

1998-04-08

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1998-03-07

Hailstorm

1998-02-17

Hailstorm

1998-02-17

Hailstorm

1997-07-28

Tornado

1994-06-27

Flooding

Torrential Rain

1994-03-24

Hailstorm

1991-06-04

Hailstorm

1990-04-10

Tornado

1989-10-01

Tornado

1989-10-01

Hailstorm

1988-04-25

Hailstorm

1982-05-29

Hailstorm

1980-08-30