Government agency data shows 42 natural disaster events for ZIP 30079 in Scottdale, GA. These include 31 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.8M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 31 recorded incidents (74% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 24, 2021.
Scottdale has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $259K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 24, 2015.
Scottdale has experienced 2 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.
Scottdale has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 4, 1950.
The most significant disaster event on record for Scottdale 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. 1.8" Hail on Apr 23, 2009 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30079 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Scottdale, GA, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.5M in property damage.
Yes, Scottdale (ZIP 30079) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $259K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 24, 2015.
Scottdale has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 4, 1950.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30079 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 $10.8M in property damage in the Scottdale, GA area (ZIP 30079). 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 →