Cartersville, GA (ZIP 30120) has experienced 134 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 93 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 14 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $130.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 51 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Cartersville is hailstorms, with 93 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (3%) 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 $24.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (15%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $81.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 25, 2021.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (29%) 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 $18.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 25, 2021.
Cartersville has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2005.
Cartersville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 24, 2020.
Cartersville has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 14, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cartersville was EF3 Tornado on Jan 30, 2013, which caused $60M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 27, 2011), causing $15M 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 30120 has experienced 134 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (93 events), tornadoes (20 events), floods (14 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cartersville, GA, with 93 events documented. These events have caused a combined $24.2M in property damage.
Yes, Cartersville (ZIP 30120) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $18.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 25, 2021.
Cartersville has 20 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 $81.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 25, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30120 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jan 30, 2013. This event caused $60M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $130.8M in property damage in the Cartersville, GA area (ZIP 30120). 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 →