Federal records document 74 natural disaster events in the Palmetto, GA area (ZIP 30268). These include 47 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $111.6M. A total of 19 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 47 recorded incidents (64% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (4%) 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 $25.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 21, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (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 $14.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 3, 2021.
Palmetto has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $70.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 24, 2015.
Palmetto has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 1, 2009.
Palmetto has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 14, 2007.
Palmetto has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 24, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Palmetto was Flood on Sep 21, 2009, which caused $48M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 21, 2009), causing $21.8M in damages. 3" Hail on Feb 18, 2009 also caused significant damage ($8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30268 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (47 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (4 events), hurricane (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Palmetto, GA, with 47 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25.4M in property damage.
Yes, Palmetto (ZIP 30268) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $70.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 24, 2015.
Palmetto has 12 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 $14.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 3, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30268 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 21, 2009. This event caused $48M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $111.6M in property damage in the Palmetto, GA area (ZIP 30268). 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 →