Dallas, GA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Dallas is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Paulding County, GA. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, lightning, and cold wave.
Storm events near Dallas
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Dallas's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Dallas 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 Paulding County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Dallas along with the rest of the county, not a Dallas-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 65.3 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 73.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 67.1 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 58.5 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 88.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 76.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 36.8 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 72.6 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 52.6 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 64 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 64.5 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 84.9 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 35.5 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 20 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Paulding County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Dallas, GA at risk of?
Dallas 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 Paulding County, where Dallas is located, are tornado, lightning, and cold wave.
What is Dallas's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Paulding County, where Dallas is located, scoring 88.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Dallas a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Dallas carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Paulding County.
Has Dallas had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 19 tornado, 86 hail, 70 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Dallas since 2016.