Federal records document 78 natural disaster events in the Moreland, GA area (ZIP 30259). These include 51 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $38.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 23 injuries.
With 51 recorded incidents (65% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $9.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 10, 2023.
Moreland has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 $26.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 24, 2019.
Moreland has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 30, 2015.
Moreland 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2014.
Moreland has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 1999.
Moreland has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 14, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Moreland was EF3 Tornado on Mar 5, 1989, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 4.2" Hail (Mar 26, 2011), causing $6.5M in damages. Flash Flood on May 6, 2003 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30259 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (51 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Moreland, GA, with 51 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.8M in property damage.
Yes, Moreland (ZIP 30259) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 30, 2015.
Moreland has 10 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 $26.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 24, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30259 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 5, 1989. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $38.9M in property damage in the Moreland, GA area (ZIP 30259). 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 →