ZIP code 30173, covering Silver Creek, GA, has 71 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 40 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.5M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 26 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Silver Creek is hailstorms, with 40 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. 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 $336K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% 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 tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $12.4M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 22, 2012.
Silver Creek has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 Jul 10, 2023.
Silver Creek 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.
Silver Creek has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 25, 2021.
Silver Creek 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 Silver Creek was Flash Flood on Apr 9, 2019, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 15, 2008), causing $3.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Mar 15, 2008 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30173 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Silver Creek, GA, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $336K in property damage.
Yes, Silver Creek (ZIP 30173) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2023.
Silver Creek has 11 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 $12.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 22, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30173 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 9, 2019. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.5M in property damage in the Silver Creek, GA area (ZIP 30173). 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 →