Climate Risk Summary

Zip Code 30338, Risk Profile

The primary drivers of climate-related financial risk in Dunwoody, GA (30338) are Inland Flooding, Tornado, and Earthquake.

Understanding the Dollars

Expected Annual Loss (EAL) is a statistical average of property damage for this entire zip code over a standard year across all properties.

  • / It represents the "average cost" rather than a guaranteed yearly bill.
  • / It can be used to compare the relative risk from different hazards and across different neighborhoods.

Primary Risks

Inland Flooding

$5,299,710

Expected Annual Loss for Zip Code 30338

37.5Score

Relatively Moderate compared to US average

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Tornado

$1,046,643

Expected Annual Loss for Zip Code 30338

56.1Score

Relatively High compared to US average

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Earthquake

$562,134

Expected Annual Loss for Zip Code 30338

57.5Score

Relatively Moderate compared to US average

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Zip Code Risk Map

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Financial Risk Inventory

MAJOR DRIVER
Inland Flooding
$5,299,710
Score: 37.5
MAJOR DRIVER
Tornado
$1,046,643
Score: 56.1
MAJOR DRIVER
Earthquake
$562,134
Score: 57.5
Cold Wave
$447,809
Score: 43.4
Hail
$405,233
Score: 76.3
Heat Wave
$191,435
Score: 24.2
Lightning
$190,531
Score: 60.3
Strong Wind
$172,213
Score: 46.2
Ice Storm
$92,452
Score: 61.3
Hurricane
$38,932
Score: 43.7
Winter Weather
$6,835
Score: 26.1
Wildfire
$847
Score: 33.3
Landslide
$399
Score: 68.8

Recommended Mitigation Strategies

Recommended investments to protect your property value and reduce insurance liability based on your local risk profile.

💧Medium Investment

Inland Flooding Mitigation

Install a smart sump pump with battery backup and extend downspouts 10ft from foundation.

Risk Score: 37.5
🌪️High Investment

Tornado Mitigation

Reinforce garage doors and consider a FEMA-approved safe room or storm cellar.

Risk Score: 56.1
🏠Low Investment

Earthquake Mitigation

General property maintenance and insurance review recommended.

Risk Score: 57.5

Methodology and Sources

Spatial Aggregation

Our "Atlas" risk scores are derived using a population-weighted spatial join. Because US Zip Codes and Census Tracts do not share perfectly aligned boundaries, a simple geographic average would be misleading. We utilize US Census Block Group population statistics to identify where residents actually live within a Zip Code. We then intersect these points with FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) hazard data to calculate a weighted exposure score.

Financial Projections (EAL)

Expected Annual Loss (EAL) estimates the average economic impact of natural hazards in dollars per year. This calculation incorporates three components: Exposure (the value of structures and agriculture), Annualized Frequency (historical probability), and Historic Loss Ratio (vulnerability of the area).

Primary Data Sources

  • FEMA National Risk IndexHazard frequency and loss data (v1.20.0)
  • U.S. Census BureauTIGER/Line 2025 Shapefiles & Decennial Population

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