Moderate Risk Georgia  ·  Tornado / Severe Storm

Cobb County GA

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  LAST UPDATED: Mar 2026

5/ 10
Threat Score
Population
766149
Area
340
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Tornado / Severe Storm
FEMA Disasters
24
federally declared

Cobb County northwest of Atlanta has experienced multiple tornado events and sits in an active severe weather corridor. The 2020 tornado outbreak caused damage across northern Cobb communities. The Chattahoochee River forms the county's western boundary and creates flooding risk in low-lying riverside communities during major rain events.

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score 5 / 10    Moderate Risk
Primary Hazard Tornado / Severe Storm
Secondary Hazard Flash Flooding
FEMA Flood Zone Zone X (Low-Moderate Risk)
Federally Declared Disasters 24
Last Major Event Tornado (April 2020)
Event Frequency Major event every 6–8 years

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (770) 499-3900
Emergency Shelters 26 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes I-75 North, I-285 West, US-41 North, US-278 West

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// County Profile

County Cobb County GA
State Georgia (GA)
Population 766149
Area 340 sq miles
FEMA Region Zone X (Low-Moderate Risk)

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