Carrollton, GA

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 28,306 · Part of Carroll County

Carrollton is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Carroll County, GA. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, wildfire, and earthquake.

Storm events near Carrollton

NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Carrollton's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Carrollton itself, not the whole county.

Tornado 24 events
Hail 27 events
Inland Flooding 25 events

County-wide hazard risk

Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Carroll County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Carrollton along with the rest of the county, not a Carrollton-specific figure.

Hazard NRI score Rating
Wildfire 78.7 Relatively Low
Inland Flooding 70.8 Relatively Low
Coastal Flooding Not Applicable
Earthquake 76.2 Relatively Low
Heat Wave 73.5 Relatively Low
Tornado 91.8 Relatively High
Avalanche Not Applicable
Cold Wave 71.8 Relatively Moderate
Drought 0 No Rating
Hail 74 Relatively Moderate
Hurricane 64.7 Relatively Low
Ice Storm 68.3 Relatively Moderate
Landslide 49 Very Low
Lightning 68.8 Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind 53.6 Relatively Moderate
Tsunami Not Applicable
Volcanic Activity Not Applicable
Winter Weather 17.4 Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Carroll County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.

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Frequently asked questions

What natural hazards is Carrollton, GA at risk of?

Carrollton is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Carroll County, where Carrollton is located, are tornado, wildfire, and earthquake.

What is Carrollton's biggest natural hazard risk?

Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Carroll County, where Carrollton is located, scoring 91.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").

Is Carrollton a high-risk area for natural disasters?

No — Carrollton carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Carroll County.

Has Carrollton had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?

NOAA has recorded 24 tornado, 27 hail, 25 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Carrollton since 2016.