Cartersville, GA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Cartersville is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Bartow County, GA. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, earthquake, and landslide.
Storm events near Cartersville
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Cartersville's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Cartersville 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 Bartow County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Cartersville along with the rest of the county, not a Cartersville-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 62.2 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 67.8 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 81 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 47 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 87.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 71.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 52.9 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 69.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 50.1 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 56.8 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 78.5 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 77.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 59.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 58.1 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Bartow County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Cartersville, GA at risk of?
Cartersville 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 Bartow County, where Cartersville is located, are tornado, earthquake, and landslide.
What is Cartersville's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Bartow County, where Cartersville is located, scoring 87.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Cartersville a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Cartersville carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Bartow County.
Has Cartersville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 19 tornado, 90 hail, 70 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Cartersville since 2016.