Rome, GA (ZIP 30165) has experienced 105 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 67 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 35 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (67 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 1, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 $18.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (31%) 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 $460K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2023.
Rome 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. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 9, 2011.
Rome has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 15, 2011.
Rome has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rome was EF1 Tornado on Apr 8, 2006, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 4, 1977), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Nov 15, 1989 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30165 has experienced 105 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (67 events), tornadoes (16 events), floods (13 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), 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 Rome, GA, with 67 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.7M in property damage.
Yes, Rome (ZIP 30165) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $460K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2023.
Rome has 16 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 $18.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30165 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 8, 2006. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.4M in property damage in the Rome, GA area (ZIP 30165). 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 →