ZIP code 30248, covering Locust Grove, GA, has 92 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 62 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 42 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Locust Grove is hailstorms, with 62 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $18.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (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 $1.1M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 29, 2025.
Locust Grove has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $193.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 30, 2008.
Locust Grove 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.
Locust Grove has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 14, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Locust Grove was 2.8" Hail on Mar 18, 2013, which caused $9.4M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Mar 18, 2013), causing $2.4M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Apr 4, 2011 also caused significant damage ($2.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30248 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (62 events), tornadoes (18 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (5 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Locust Grove, GA, with 62 events documented. These events have caused a combined $18.7M in property damage.
Yes, Locust Grove (ZIP 30248) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $193.8K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 30, 2008.
Locust Grove has 18 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 29, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30248 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Mar 18, 2013. This event caused $9.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.4M in property damage in the Locust Grove, GA area (ZIP 30248). 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 →