Decatur, GA (ZIP 30033) has experienced 88 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 49 hailstorms, 32 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.2M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Decatur is hailstorms, with 49 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $12.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
There have been 32 recorded floods in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (25%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 14, 2023.
Decatur has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $825K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2008.
Decatur has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 4, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Decatur was 1.8" Hail on Apr 24, 2021, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Feb 18, 2009), causing $2.5M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Apr 23, 2009 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30033 has experienced 88 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), floods (32 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Decatur, GA, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.1M in property damage.
Yes, Decatur (ZIP 30033) has 32 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 14, 2023.
Decatur has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $825K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30033 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Apr 24, 2021. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.2M in property damage in the Decatur, GA area (ZIP 30033). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced 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 →