Carrollton, Georgia: natural disaster risk
How exposed Carrollton is to floods, storms and other hazards, from FEMA and NOAA records for Carroll County.
Carrollton is a city of 27,392 people in Carroll County, Georgia. FEMA's National Risk Index rates Carroll County relatively low for natural hazards overall, lower than most of the US. The costliest hazards there are inland flooding, tornado and cold wave, with about $31.8 million in expected losses a year across the county. The weather service has logged 464 storm reports in the county since 1950, including 28 tornadoes and 24 floods. NOAA hurricane records show 0 hurricanes and 12 tropical storms passing within 65 miles of the county's center. About 0.3% of homes in the county carry federal flood insurance.
Risk figures are for Carroll County. FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; NOAA Storm Events; US Census Bureau ACS 2020 to 2024. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Carrollton
Full Carroll County report ›- Check the FEMA flood map for your address, and ask the seller or landlord about past flooding.
- Price a flood policy now. Most new federal policies take 30 days to start.
- Pick a shelter spot: a basement, or an inside room on the lowest floor with no windows.
- Turn on emergency alerts on your phone and keep a weather radio.
- Insulate pipes in outside walls, crawl spaces and garages.
- Know how to shut off the main water valve.
All hazards
| Hazard | Rating | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | $15M | |
| Tornado | $9M | |
| Cold wave | $3M | |
| Earthquake | $1M | |
| Heat wave | $1M | |
| Hail | $733K | |
| Strong wind | $671K | |
| Lightning | $521K | |
| Wildfire | $391K | |
| Hurricane | $371K | |
| Ice storm | $221K | |
| Winter weather | $16K |
Homes in Carrollton
Older homes and mobile homes usually take more damage in storms, floods and earthquakes. Ask about roof age, flood history and retrofits before you buy or rent.
Strongest tornadoes in Carroll County
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All ›Common questions about Carrollton
Is Carrollton safe from natural disasters?
Carrollton is in Carroll County, which FEMA's National Risk Index rates relatively low overall, lower than most of the US. The biggest hazards are inland flooding, tornado, cold wave. No place is free of risk, so check the flood map and insurance for any home you consider.
What natural disasters happen in Carrollton?
By expected yearly losses in Carroll County, the top hazards are inland flooding (Low), tornado (High), cold wave (Moderate). Carroll County has been part of 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events.
Does Carrollton get tornadoes?
Yes. NOAA records list 28 tornadoes in Carroll County since 1950; the strongest was an EF3 tornado on February 26, 2008 near Bowdon. FEMA rates tornado risk in the county high.
Do I need flood insurance in Carrollton?
Standard home insurance does not cover floods. In Carroll County, about 0.3% of homes have federal flood insurance, and FEMA rates inland flooding risk low. Check the FEMA flood map for your address and get a quote even outside a high-risk zone.