ZIP code 30224, covering Griffin, GA, has 88 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 47 hailstorms, 29 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $35.1M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 79 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Griffin is hailstorms, with 47 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2025.
There have been 29 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (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 $32M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 21, 2025.
Griffin has experienced 8 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $54K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
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 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 30224 has experienced 88 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (47 events), tornadoes (29 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (3 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Griffin, GA, with 47 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.7M in property damage.
Yes, Griffin (ZIP 30224) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $54K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
Griffin has 29 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 $32M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 21, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30224 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 $35.1M in property damage in the Griffin, GA area (ZIP 30224). 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 →