Barnesville, GA (ZIP 30204) has experienced 67 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 34 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 26 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 51% of all recorded events (34 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $245K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (11%) 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 $25.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 12, 2023.
Barnesville has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 5 (56%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
Barnesville has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $135.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 1, 2009.
Barnesville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2018.
Barnesville has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 14, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Barnesville was EF3 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $10M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 13, 2020), causing $10M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 28, 2011 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30204 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), tornadoes (18 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Barnesville, GA, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $245K in property damage.
Yes, Barnesville (ZIP 30204) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
Barnesville has 18 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 $25.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30204 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.7M in property damage in the Barnesville, GA area (ZIP 30204). 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 →