Government agency data shows 31 natural disaster events for ZIP 30035 in Decatur, GA. These include 26 hailstorms, 3 floods, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.8M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 84% of all recorded events (26 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $8.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 24, 2021.
Decatur has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 7, 2014.
Decatur has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 12, 1969.
Decatur has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 1967.
The most significant disaster event on record for Decatur was 2.5" Hail on Jun 12, 2007, which caused $4.5M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Apr 24, 2021), causing $4M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30035 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), floods (3 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Decatur, GA, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.5M in property damage.
Yes, Decatur (ZIP 30035) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 7, 2014.
Decatur has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 12, 1969.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30035 was 2.5" Hail, which occurred on Jun 12, 2007. This event caused $4.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.8M in property damage in the Decatur, GA area (ZIP 30035). 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 →