ZIP code 30176, covering Tallapoosa, GA, has 76 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 34 hailstorms, 22 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $34.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 33 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Tallapoosa is hailstorms, with 34 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (14%) 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 $9.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 19, 2018.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 $21.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 19, 2021.
Tallapoosa has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2005.
Tallapoosa has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $650K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 19, 2018.
Tallapoosa has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 24, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tallapoosa was Flood on Sep 21, 2009, which caused $16.1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 21, 2009), causing $5.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30176 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), tornadoes (22 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), wildfires (2 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tallapoosa, GA, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.4M in property damage.
Yes, Tallapoosa (ZIP 30176) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 19, 2021.
Tallapoosa has 22 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 $9.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 19, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30176 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 21, 2009. This event caused $16.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $34.1M in property damage in the Tallapoosa, GA area (ZIP 30176). 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 →