Waleska, GA (ZIP 30183) has experienced 74 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 44 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $81.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 24 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (44 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (45%) 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 $53.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 20, 2010.
Waleska has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $16.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 30, 2021.
Waleska has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (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 $1.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
Waleska has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
Waleska has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 14, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waleska was Flood on Sep 21, 2009, which caused $44.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 21, 2009), causing $8.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011 also caused significant damage ($8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30183 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waleska, GA, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.5M in property damage.
Yes, Waleska (ZIP 30183) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $53.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 20, 2010.
Waleska has 10 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 $16.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 30, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30183 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 21, 2009. This event caused $44.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $81.9M in property damage in the Waleska, GA area (ZIP 30183). 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 →