Enter any address in Haralson County, Georgia to see its FEMA flood zone
Tropical Storms and Flooding events have been the most frequent types of severe weather impacting Haralson County, GA over the last 30 years. Recent events include Tropical Storm Zeta in October 2020, which caused widespread power outages and isolated flooding across north and central Georgia. Additionally, Tropical Storm Irma, though its direct impact on the county is not detailed, was a significant weather system that developed in the Atlantic in September 2017. Flash flood events have also occurred, such as one on July 3, 2013, associated with a broad area of low pressure and deep moisture.
Residents in Haralson County should be particularly aware of flood risks, especially those living in areas prone to flash flooding or near waterways that can experience overflow. Homeowners and real estate agents should consult specific flood zone information to understand the potential risks associated with properties.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
7 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Haralson County, Georgia has recorded 31 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 5 flash floods and 10 river or area floods. The county has received 17 federal disaster declarations. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1974–2026)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storm | Winter Storm | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Hurricane Helene | Tropical Storm | Sep 24, 2024 |
| Tropical Storm Zeta | Hurricane | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Hurricane Irma | Hurricane | Sep 7, 2017 |
| Severe Storms And Flooding | Severe Storm | Dec 22, 2015 |
| Severe Winter Storm | Severe Ice Storm | Feb 10, 2014 |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | Hurricane | Aug 27, 2005 |
| Severe Winter Storm | Severe Storm | Jan 22, 2000 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Tropical Storm | Oct 28, 2020 | — |
| Tropical Storm | Sep 11, 2017 | 40.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 3, 2013 | 2.00K |
| Flash Flood | Mar 9, 2011 | 3.00K |
| Tropical Storm | Sep 4, 2011 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Feb 28, 2009 | 1.00K |
| Flood | Dec 18, 2009 | 2.00K |
| Flood | Nov 11, 2009 | 2.00K |
| Tropical Storm | Nov 10, 2009 | 0.00K |
| Tropical Storm | Aug 21, 2008 | 0.00K |
Tropical Storm — Oct 28, 2020
During the late evening of October 28th through the morning of October 29th, Tropical Storm Zeta swept rapidly across north Georgia producing widespread wind damage and isolated flooding across north and portions of central Georgia. Around 1.5 million customers lost electricity for some period of time, some for several days.
Tropical Storm — Sep 11, 2017
On the morning of August 30th Tropical Storm Irma developed rapidly over the eastern Atlantic Ocean, just west of the Cape Verde Islands. Tropical Irma quickly strengthened as it moved west, reaching hurricane strength by the morning of August 31st. Hurricane Irma continued to move steadily westward across the Atlantic Ocean, intensifying to category 4 storm on the Saffir-Simpson scale as it ap...
Flash Flood — Jul 3, 2013
A broad area of surface low pressure was in place from Alabama through the Ohio Valley, with a strong upper level system over the Missouri Valley. The upper low retrograded to the west during the day on the 3rd while additional deep moisture pushed into the area from the Caribbean. Showers and embedded thunderstorms developed during the afternoon, and with strong winds aloft associated with t...
Flash Flood — Mar 9, 2011
A broad and highly diffluent upper trough was moving slowly through the south central U.S. into the eastern U.S. A pattern that became all too familiar across the U.S. during the later half of March and much of April. As the trough moved into the eastern U.S. during the 10th and 11th, it deepened significantly and took on a strong negative title across the eastern U.S. This system was associ...
Tropical Storm — Sep 4, 2011
Tropical Storm Lee moved slowly onshore the Louisiana coast on Friday September 2nd and then grudgingly moved northeast through Sunday September 4th before finally becoming caught up in an eastward advancing upper trough and associated frontal system. The remnants of Lee tracked across central Mississippi, central and northern Alabama, and into northern Georgia on the 5th before moving northea...
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in Haralson County, Georgia:
AE High Risk — 1% annual chance of flooding. Insurance required.
VE Very High Risk — Coastal flooding with wave action.
X (Shaded) Moderate Risk — 500-year floodplain.
X Low Risk — Outside major floodplains.
Properties in Haralson County, Georgia that are in FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Areas (zones A and V) with federally backed mortgages are required to carry flood insurance.
Even outside high-risk zones, flood insurance is recommended. From 2014 to 2024, nearly one-third of NFIP claims came from outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area.
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