ZIP code 30068, covering Marietta, GA, has 119 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 80 hailstorms, 19 floods, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $110.4M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 274 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (80 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $8.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 27, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (68%) 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 $23M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 29, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $75.5M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 29, 2024.
Marietta has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 26, 2008.
Marietta has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2005.
Marietta has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 14, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Marietta was EF2 Tornado on Apr 8, 1998, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 19, 1986), causing $25M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 8, 1998 also caused significant damage ($15M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30068 has experienced 119 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (80 events), floods (19 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (3 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Marietta, GA, with 80 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.6M in property damage.
Yes, Marietta (ZIP 30068) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $23M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 29, 2023.
Marietta has 11 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 $75.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 29, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30068 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 8, 1998. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $110.4M in property damage in the Marietta, GA area (ZIP 30068). 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 →