ZIP code 30179, covering Temple, GA, has 80 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 45 hailstorms, 17 floods, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $53.6M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Temple is hailstorms, with 45 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $14.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 24, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (65%) 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 $26.1M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 16, 2018.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $11.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Temple 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.
Temple has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 14, 2007.
Temple has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 1985.
The most significant disaster event on record for Temple was EF2 Tornado on Mar 2, 2012, which caused $11M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 21, 2009), causing $10.4M in damages. Flood on Sep 21, 2009 also caused significant damage ($8.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30179 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), floods (17 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (3 events), hurricane (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Temple, GA, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14.9M in property damage.
Yes, Temple (ZIP 30179) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $26.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 16, 2018.
Temple has 13 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $11.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30179 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 $53.6M in property damage in the Temple, GA area (ZIP 30179). 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 →