Dahlonega, GA natural hazards
Most of the natural-hazard damage FEMA expects in Dahlonega comes from inland flooding, and overall the risk is low for a U.S. community. Flood insurance has paid 7 claims here since 1996. 6 federal disasters brought FEMA money into town.
FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025 · OpenFEMA claims, aid & declarationsHow exposed is Dahlonega?
FEMA expects yearly storm and flood damage to homes and buildings in Dahlonega to be higher than in 32% of U.S. communities, mostly from inland flooding and lightning.
What Dahlonega faces
Each hazard’s share of the damage FEMA expects here, and how that compares with the rest of the country.
Inland flooding
Lightning
Tornadoes
Cold waves
Earthquakes
Lower here
Not a risk here
Does Dahlonega flood?
Every paid claim on a federal flood insurance policy in Dahlonega, from FEMA’s records.
Homes that flooded again and again
■ FEMA “severe repetitive loss” (0) ■ flooded 2+ times
are insured
are insured
6 federal disasters brought FEMA money here
Disasters the President declared that paid out in Dahlonega itself: aid to households, or repair grants to the City of Dahlonega.
Tropical Storm Zeta
Hurricane Irma
Severe Winter Storm
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, and Associated Flooding
Hurricane Ivan
Severe Winter Storm
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FEMA’s expected losses across Dahlonega total about $1.5M a year, counting buildings, people and crops.
Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025); OpenFEMA: NFIP redacted claims, multiple-loss properties, community status book and residential penetration rates, housing assistance (owners and renters), public assistance funded projects, hazard mitigation properties and disaster declarations. Census tracts: U.S. Census Bureau.