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30087 Stone Mountain, GA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Stone Mountain, GA (30087)

Stone Mountain, GA (ZIP 30087) has experienced 75 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 56 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.2M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Stone Mountain is hailstorms, with 56 recorded events making up 75% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $21.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 26, 2023.

🌊 Floods

There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (42%) 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2017.

💨 Severe wind events

Stone Mountain has experienced 4 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.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Stone Mountain has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 10, 1990.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Stone Mountain was 2.8" Hail on Mar 15, 2008, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was 2" Hail (Feb 21, 2005), causing $4.6M in damages. 2.5" Hail on Jun 12, 2007 also caused significant damage ($4.5M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Stone Mountain, GA (30087)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30087 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), floods (12 events), severe wind events (4 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 30087?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stone Mountain, GA, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $21.7M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 30087 (Stone Mountain) prone to flooding?

Yes, Stone Mountain (ZIP 30087) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2017.

Has Stone Mountain (30087) ever been hit by a tornado?

Stone Mountain has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 10, 1990.

What was the worst natural disaster in Stone Mountain, GA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30087 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Mar 15, 2008. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 30087?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.2M in property damage in the Stone Mountain, GA area (ZIP 30087). 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 →

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