Canton, GA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Canton is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Cherokee County, GA. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, inland flooding, and hail.
Storm events near Canton
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Canton's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Canton itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Cherokee County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Canton along with the rest of the county, not a Canton-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 58.8 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 88.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 78.9 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 66.7 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 94.8 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 85.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 86.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 54.2 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 75.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 83 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 84.5 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 74.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 47.9 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Cherokee County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Canton, GA at risk of?
Canton is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Cherokee County, where Canton is located, are tornado, inland flooding, and hail.
What is Canton's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Cherokee County, where Canton is located, scoring 94.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Canton a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Canton carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Cherokee County.
Has Canton had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 19 tornado, 112 hail, 56 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Canton since 2016.