Georgia Climate and Natural Hazards

In the 1991–2020 normals, about how much annual precipitation fell in parts of northeastern Georgia’s mountains?

• More than 200 inches
• Less than 10 inches
• More than 70 inches
• About 20 inches

What did the 1991–2020 normals show for some central Georgia locations?

• No measurable annual precipitation
• Exactly the same rainfall as every mountain site
• Less than 45 inches of annual precipitation
• More than 150 inches annually

Which coastal hazard can accompany tropical storms in Georgia?

• Storm surge
• Glacial advance
• Avalanches from sea cliffs
• Volcanic ashfall

How can a tropical system affect an inland Georgia town without coastal storm surge?

• Ocean waves must reach the town
• Only saltwater flooding is possible
• Inland flooding requires a coastal county
• Heavy rain can cause flooding