Rockmart, GA (ZIP 30153) has experienced 83 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 53 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (53 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (25%) 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 $19.3M 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 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 19, 2021.
Rockmart 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2010.
Rockmart has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $103K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 25, 2021.
Rockmart has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 14, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rockmart was EF2 Tornado on Mar 2, 2012, which caused $11M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 9, 2019), causing $5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Mar 15, 2008 also caused significant damage ($3.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30153 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (53 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rockmart, GA, with 53 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.2M in property damage.
Yes, Rockmart (ZIP 30153) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 19, 2021.
Rockmart has 12 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 $19.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 25, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30153 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 $30.8M in property damage in the Rockmart, GA area (ZIP 30153). 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 →