Acworth, GA (ZIP 30102) has experienced 163 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 125 hailstorms, 18 floods, and 15 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $151M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 28 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Acworth is hailstorms, with 125 recorded events making up 77% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (2%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $36.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 6, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (50%) 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 $35.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 25, 2021.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $72.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 29, 2024.
Acworth 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.
Acworth has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 14, 2007.
Acworth has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 26, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Acworth was EF1 Tornado on May 20, 2008, which caused $46M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Sep 5, 2011), causing $17M in damages. Flood on Sep 21, 2009 also caused significant damage ($12.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30102 has experienced 163 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (125 events), floods (18 events), tornadoes (15 events), blizzards (3 events), hurricane (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Acworth, GA, with 125 events documented. These events have caused a combined $36.8M in property damage.
Yes, Acworth (ZIP 30102) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $35.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 25, 2021.
Acworth has 15 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $72.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 29, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30102 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 20, 2008. This event caused $46M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $151M in property damage in the Acworth, GA area (ZIP 30102). 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 →