ZIP code 30071, covering Norcross, GA, has 106 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 60 hailstorms, 25 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $114.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 23 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (60 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $19M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 27, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (44%) 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 $11.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 29, 2023.
Norcross has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $81.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 2, 2006.
Norcross has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2010.
Norcross has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $550K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 1, 2018.
Norcross has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 14, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Norcross was EF2 Tornado on Apr 8, 1998, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 8, 1998), causing $25M in damages. Flood on Sep 21, 2009 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30071 has experienced 106 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (60 events), floods (25 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (3 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Norcross, GA, with 60 events documented. These events have caused a combined $19M in property damage.
Yes, Norcross (ZIP 30071) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 29, 2023.
Norcross has 9 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 $81.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 2, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30071 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 8, 1998. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $114.1M in property damage in the Norcross, GA area (ZIP 30071). 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 →