Bowdon, GA (ZIP 30108) has experienced 64 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 32 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $45.1M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bowdon is hailstorms, with 32 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $18.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 4, 2023.
Bowdon has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $22.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 3, 2025.
Bowdon has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2010.
Bowdon has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 4, 2016.
Bowdon has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 14, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bowdon was Flood on Sep 21, 2009, which caused $16.1M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Feb 26, 2008), causing $8M in damages. Flood on Sep 21, 2009 also caused significant damage ($5.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30108 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (10 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme heat event (1 event), hurricane (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bowdon, GA, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.8M in property damage.
Yes, Bowdon (ZIP 30108) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 3, 2025.
Bowdon has 14 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $18.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 4, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30108 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 21, 2009. This event caused $16.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $45.1M in property damage in the Bowdon, GA area (ZIP 30108). 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 →