Hampton, GA (ZIP 30228) has experienced 142 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 104 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $360.2M. A total of 21 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 73% of all recorded events (104 total). Of these, 2 (2%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $32.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 15, 2022.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (19%) 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 $325.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 29, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (45%) 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 $579.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 8, 2019.
Hampton has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 1, 2009.
Hampton has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 14, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hampton was EF2 Tornado on Mar 31, 1973, which caused $250M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 6, 2005), causing $70M in damages. 2.8" Hail on Mar 18, 2013 also caused significant damage ($9.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30228 has experienced 142 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (104 events), tornadoes (21 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (5 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hampton, GA, with 104 events documented. These events have caused a combined $32.5M in property damage.
Yes, Hampton (ZIP 30228) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $579.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 8, 2019.
Hampton has 21 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 $325.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 29, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30228 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 31, 1973. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $360.2M in property damage in the Hampton, GA area (ZIP 30228). 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 →