Federal records document 81 natural disaster events in the Glenn, GA area (ZIP 30217). These include 42 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $39.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
With 42 recorded incidents (52% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $38M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (33%) 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 $443K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 12, 2024.
Glenn has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 1, 2009.
Glenn has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 14, 2007.
Glenn has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 31, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Glenn was EF4 Tornado on Mar 25, 2021, which caused $20M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Feb 21, 1993), causing $5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 5, 1989 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30217 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), tornadoes (21 events), floods (12 events), blizzards (4 events), hurricane (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Glenn, GA, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $200K in property damage.
Yes, Glenn (ZIP 30217) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $443K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 12, 2024.
Glenn has 21 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $38M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30217 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 25, 2021. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $39.9M in property damage in the Glenn, GA area (ZIP 30217). 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 →