Mableton, GA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Mableton is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Cobb County, GA. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, hail, and lightning.
Storm events near Mableton
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Mableton's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Mableton 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 Cobb County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Mableton along with the rest of the county, not a Mableton-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 51.7 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 96.1 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 92.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 89 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 98.3 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 96.8 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 97.3 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 68.1 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 93.5 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 76.7 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 97.2 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 83.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 75.4 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Cobb County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Mableton, GA at risk of?
Mableton is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — higher risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Cobb County, where Mableton is located, are tornado, hail, and lightning.
What is Mableton's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Cobb County, where Mableton is located, scoring 98.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Mableton a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Mableton carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Cobb County.
Has Mableton had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 26 tornado, 114 hail, 105 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Mableton since 2016.