FEMA Records
4
Total declarations
Georgia · FEMA + NOAA + National Risk Index
Haralson County, GA
4 FEMA disaster declarations (2016–2026), with a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Very Low. Most common hazard: Winter Storm.
- 4
- FEMA declarations
- 2
- Major disasters
- 28
- NRI risk · Very Low
- Winter Storm
- Top hazard
FEMA's National Risk Index places Haralson County in the top 72% of U.S. counties for overall natural-hazard risk, and its FEMA disaster-declaration count is higher than 59% of all 2,729 counties tracked.
How does Haralson County compare?
- Haralson County
- 4
- Georgia county avg
- 3.5
- National county avg
- 3.7
How disaster-prone is Haralson County?
Haralson County, Georgia has recorded 4 FEMA disaster declarations between 2016 and 2026, of which 2 were classified as Major Disaster declarations (DR) requiring federal individual and public assistance. That puts the county's average at 0.4 declarations per year across a 10-year record, or roughly 15% above the Georgia county average of 3.5 and 7% above the national county average of 3.7.
The dominant disaster type on record is Winter Storm, with 1 of 4 declarations falling under this category. This county's FEMA National Risk Index composite lands at 27.6/100 (Very Low), a modest reading against the rest of the country. Expected Annual Loss is rated Very Low (roughly $7.7M in annualized losses), tempered or compounded by a Relatively High social-vulnerability score and Relatively Low community-resilience score. Even the county's top-rated hazard, Wildfire, only reaches Relatively Low on FEMA's scale, none of the 18 modeled hazards stand out here.
Taken together, Haralson County reads as low relative risk on this historical lens, fewer federally recognized disasters than a typical U.S. county.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level
Low
vs. Georgia Avg
+15%
State avg: 3.5
vs. National Avg
+7%
National avg: 3.7
Avg Per Year
0.4
Over 10 years
FEMA NRI 8-hazard radar - Haralson County
How to read this radar
The radar plots Haralson County's relative exposure to the eight headline natural hazards used by the FEMA National Risk Index. Each axis is the qualitative NRI risk rating (Very Low through Very High) re-expressed on a 0-100 scale so that the polygon shape lets you compare a county against another at a glance. A rounder polygon means broad multi-hazard exposure; a spiky polygon means one or two dominant hazards drive most of the modeled risk.
NRI Source
FEMA 2023
Latest NRI release
County FIPS
13143
GA state code
Source: FEMA National Risk Index FEMA National Risk Index Per-county per-hazard ratings, 2023 release
Disaster Types
Winter Storm 1
Tropical Storm 1
Hurricane 1
Severe Storm 1
Declaration Types
What DR / EM / FM mean
FEMA categorizes declarations as Major Disasters (DR), Emergencies (EM), or Fire Management Assistance (FM).
Emergency - 2 50.0%
of all 4 declarations
Major Disaster - 2 50.0%
of all 4 declarations
FEMA Declarations Timeline
| Year | Declarations | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 1 | |
Disaster Declarations
| DR# | Title | Type | Incident | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3642 | SEVERE WINTER STORM | EM | Winter Storm | 2026-01-24 |
| 3616 | HURRICANE HELENE | EM | Tropical Storm | 2024-09-26 |
| 4579 | TROPICAL STORM ZETA | DR | Hurricane | 2021-01-12 |
| 4259 | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING | DR | Severe Storm | 2016-02-26 |
Storm Events in Georgia
| Storm Type | Events | Fatalities | Injuries | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderstorm Wind | 10,642 | 16 | 78 | $67.8M |
| Drought | 1,508 | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Hail | 1,397 | 0 | 0 | $61.8M |
| Flash Flood | 1,205 | 0 | 3 | $29.4M |
| Tornado | 691 | 37 | 380 | $390.1M |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database NOAA Storm Events Database State-level aggregated data, 2015–2025
FEMA National Risk Index
Overall Risk
Very Low
Score: 27.6/100
Expected Annual Loss
Very Low
$7.7M/year
Social Vulnerability
Relatively High
Community Resilience
Relatively Low
Hazard Risk Breakdown
Wildfire Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) Ratings reflect relative scores among all US counties. Data: hazards.fema.gov/nri
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many natural disasters has Haralson County, Georgia had?
Haralson County, Georgia has received 4 FEMA disaster declarations from 2016 to 2026. Of these, 2 were major disaster declarations.
What is the most common disaster type in Haralson County?
The most common disaster type in Haralson County is Winter Storm, with 1 declaration. Other disaster types include Tropical Storm (1), Hurricane (1), Severe Storm (1).
How does Haralson County's disaster risk compare to the Georgia average?
Haralson County has 4 disaster declarations, which is 15% higher than the Georgia county average of 3.5 declarations. Compared to the national county average of 3.7, it is 7% higher.
How many major FEMA disaster declarations has Haralson County received?
Haralson County has received 2 major disaster declarations, representing 50% of all 4 disaster declarations. Major disaster declarations typically involve significant damage requiring federal assistance.
What types of storms are most common in Georgia?
The most common storm types in Georgia include Thunderstorm Wind (10,642 events), Drought (1,508 events), Hail (1,397 events). NOAA storm event data covers severe weather from 2015 to 2025.
What was the worst year for disasters in Haralson County?
The most active year for disaster declarations in Haralson County was 2016, with 1 declaration. The county has FEMA disaster data spanning 2016 to 2026.
What is the overall disaster risk level for Haralson County?
Haralson County's 4 FEMA disaster declarations put it in the low-risk band, fewer federally recognized disasters than a typical U.S. county over the same span.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for Haralson County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, Haralson County, Georgia has an overall risk score of 27.6 out of 100 (Very Low). The county's social vulnerability rating is Relatively High and community resilience is Relatively Low. The Expected Annual Loss (EAL) score is Very Low, representing $7.7M in annualized losses.
Which natural hazard poses the greatest risk to Haralson County?
Based on FEMA NRI data, the highest-risk natural hazard in Haralson County is Wildfire (risk rating: Relatively Low). Other significant hazards include Earthquake (Relatively Low) and Tornado (Relatively Low). These scores are based on FEMA's analysis of historical event frequency, exposed assets, and community vulnerability.
Data Sources & Methodology
Disaster declaration data comes from the FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2 API, which includes all federally declared disasters, emergencies, and fire management assistance grants.
Storm event data is sourced from the NOAA Storm Events Database (2015–2025), which tracks significant weather events including thunderstorms, tornadoes, floods, and winter storms.
This data is provided for informational purposes only. FEMA disaster declarations represent federal response actions and may not capture all local emergencies or weather events.
What this means for Haralson County
Haralson County, GA has 4 FEMA disaster declarations on record, a low historical disaster load, 15% above the Georgia county average.
- Its most common federal declaration type is emergency (2 of 4) - know the hazards most likely here before they happen. Georgia overview
- See how this county ranks against the rest of the country for disaster frequency. Most-disaster rankings
- Read how to read FEMA declarations, NRI risk scores, and what they do and don't tell you. Disaster-data guide
Historical declaration counts describe past federal response, not a forecast. For current threats, follow the National Weather Service and local officials; in an emergency call 911.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
All federal data sources used on this page
- FEMA OpenFEMA, Disaster Declarations Summaries v2 - all federally-declared disasters for this county. fema.gov/openfema/disaster-declarations
- FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) - per-county per-hazard risk ratings and expected annual loss. hazards.fema.gov/nri
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database - state-level storm/severe-weather event records, 2015–2025. ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents
Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainHazard Editorial
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