La Grange, GA (ZIP 30240) has experienced 105 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 73 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.6M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 33 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (73 total). Of these, 4 (5%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 12, 2024.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (10%) 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 $17M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
La Grange has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $175K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 12, 2024.
La Grange has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $182.8K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2014.
La Grange has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 14, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for La Grange was EF2 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 5, 1989), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 5, 1989 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30240 has experienced 105 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (73 events), tornadoes (21 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (4 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in La Grange, GA, with 73 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.2M in property damage.
Yes, La Grange (ZIP 30240) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $175K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 12, 2024.
La Grange 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 $17M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 26, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30240 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22.6M in property damage in the La Grange, GA area (ZIP 30240). 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 →