Federal records document 51 natural disaster events in the Brooks, GA area (ZIP 30205). These include 23 tornadoes, 17 hailstorms, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $37.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 39 injuries.
With 23 recorded incidents (45% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (17%) 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 $36.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 7, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $888K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 10, 2023.
Brooks has experienced 7 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $34K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 4, 2021.
Brooks 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 $307.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 1, 2009.
Brooks has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 14, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brooks was EF3 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 22, 1992), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 13, 1980 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30205 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (23 events), hailstorms (17 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (3 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brooks, GA, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $36.4M in property damage.
Yes, Brooks (ZIP 30205) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $34K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 4, 2021.
Brooks has 23 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 $36.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 7, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30205 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $25M 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 $37.6M in property damage in the Brooks, GA area (ZIP 30205). 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 →