Federal records document 118 natural disaster events in the Griffin, GA area (ZIP 30223). These include 71 hailstorms, 33 tornadoes, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $53.7M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 80 injuries.
With 71 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2025.
There have been 33 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (21%) 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 $37.2M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 29, 2025.
Griffin has experienced 10 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $202.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 4, 2021.
Griffin 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.
Griffin has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 14, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Griffin was EF3 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Mar 18, 2013), causing $9.4M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Nov 22, 1992 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30223 has experienced 118 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (71 events), tornadoes (33 events), floods (10 events), blizzards (3 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Griffin, GA, with 71 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15.9M in property damage.
Yes, Griffin (ZIP 30223) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $202.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 4, 2021.
Griffin has 33 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 $37.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 29, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30223 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 $53.7M in property damage in the Griffin, GA area (ZIP 30223). 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 →