Canton, GA (ZIP 30114) has experienced 179 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 131 hailstorms, 24 tornadoes, and 15 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $144.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 43 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Canton is hailstorms, with 131 recorded events making up 73% 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 $43M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 6, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (8%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $82.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 30, 2021.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (33%) 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 $12.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 15, 2011.
Canton has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (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 $1.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
Canton has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
Canton has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 14, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Canton 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 ($11.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30114 has experienced 179 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (131 events), tornadoes (24 events), floods (15 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Canton, GA, with 131 events documented. These events have caused a combined $43M in property damage.
Yes, Canton (ZIP 30114) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 15, 2011.
Canton has 24 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 $82.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 30, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30114 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 $144.2M in property damage in the Canton, GA area (ZIP 30114). 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 →