ZIP code 30113, covering Buchanan, GA, has 77 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 36 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.2M. A total of 18 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (36 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% 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 $17.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 19, 2018.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $120.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 19, 2021.
Buchanan has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $900K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 25, 2021.
Buchanan 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2005.
Buchanan has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 24, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Buchanan was EF2 Tornado on Mar 2, 2012, which caused $11M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Nov 20, 1974), causing $2.5M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Apr 5, 2017 also caused significant damage ($1.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30113 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), tornadoes (19 events), floods (12 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (3 events), wildfires (2 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Buchanan, GA, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.7M in property damage.
Yes, Buchanan (ZIP 30113) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $120.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 19, 2021.
Buchanan has 19 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 $17.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 19, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30113 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 2, 2012. This event caused $11M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23.2M in property damage in the Buchanan, GA area (ZIP 30113). 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 →