Lithonia, GA (ZIP 30038) has a moderate disaster history with 43 recorded events. These include 28 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (28 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $12M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 24, 2021.
Lithonia has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Lithonia has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2005.
Lithonia has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 30, 2015.
Lithonia has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 31, 2006.
Lithonia has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 14, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lithonia was EF2 Tornado on May 11, 2008, which caused $7.5M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Mar 15, 2008), causing $5M in damages. 2.5" Hail on Jun 12, 2007 also caused significant damage ($4.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30038 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lithonia, GA, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12M in property damage.
Yes, Lithonia (ZIP 30038) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $150K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 30, 2015.
Lithonia has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $8.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30038 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 11, 2008. This event caused $7.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.8M in property damage in the Lithonia, GA area (ZIP 30038). 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 →