Natural Disasters in Georgia: History & Risk Data
40,650 recorded disaster events across 671 ZIP codes.
State Statistics
Event Timeline
Hazard Breakdown
Most Affected ZIP Codes in Georgia
📊 Georgia Disaster Profile
Georgia has experienced 40,650 documented natural disaster events across its 671 ZIP codes. The cumulative documented property damage stands at $45.4B. A total of 1,404 fatalities have been attributed to natural disasters in the state.
⚠️ Hazard Distribution
Hailstorms lead Georgia's disaster profile with 23,773 events (58%), causing $2.8B in property damage. Other significant hazards include tornadoes (7,002 events, $23.6B in damages), floods (6,345 events, $2.7B in damages), and blizzards (1,792 events, $324.6M in damages).
📍 Geographic Impact
The most disaster-affected areas in Georgia include ZIP 30114 (179 events, $144.2M in damages), ZIP 30144 (167 events, $128.3M in damages), and ZIP 30102 (163 events, $151M in damages).
📈 Trends Over Time
Disaster frequency in Georgia has increased markedly over time. The average annual event count in recent decades is roughly 536% higher than in earlier periods of the record. The year 2009 stands out as particularly active, with 2,976 events recorded — likely driven by a major weather system or disaster season.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions — Georgia
What natural disasters occur in Georgia?
Georgia has experienced 40,650 documented natural disaster events. The hazard types recorded include hailstorms (23,773), tornadoes (7,002), floods (6,345), blizzards (1,792), severe wind events (942), hurricanes (372), wildfires (136), extreme cold events (114), earthquakes (101), and extreme heat events (73). The most common hazard is hailstorms, accounting for 58% of all events.
What are the most disaster-prone areas in Georgia?
Based on historical records, the most disaster-affected ZIP codes in Georgia are ZIP 30114 (179 events), ZIP 30144 (167 events), ZIP 30102 (163 events), ZIP 30506 (156 events), and ZIP 30263 (151 events). These areas have the highest concentration of recorded natural disaster events in the state.
How much damage have natural disasters caused in Georgia?
Natural disasters have caused a documented $45.4B in property damage across Georgia. This total is based on records from FEMA, NOAA, and USGS, covering events from the 1950s onward. The actual figure is likely higher, as not all events have complete damage records.
About This Data
State-level data aggregated from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →