Dalton, GA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Dalton 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 Whitfield County, GA. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, cold wave, and earthquake.
Storm events near Dalton
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Dalton's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Dalton 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 Whitfield County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Dalton along with the rest of the county, not a Dalton-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 58 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 75.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 90.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 49.6 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 94 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 92.2 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 36.8 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 77.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 60.6 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 70.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 71.9 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 86.8 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 77.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 85 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Whitfield County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Dalton, GA at risk of?
Dalton 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 Whitfield County, where Dalton is located, are tornado, cold wave, and earthquake.
What is Dalton's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Whitfield County, where Dalton is located, scoring 94 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Dalton a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Dalton 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 Whitfield County.
Has Dalton had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 18 tornado, 47 hail, 56 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Dalton since 2016.