Rex, GA (ZIP 30273) has experienced 57 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 41 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $430.1M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 72% of all recorded events (41 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $12.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 27, 2025.
Rex has experienced 5 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $345K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 10, 2020.
Rex has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $260.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 11, 2008.
Rex 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 1, 2009.
Rex has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $155M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 7, 2007.
Rex has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 14, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rex was EF2 Tornado on Mar 31, 1973, which caused $250M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 7, 2007), causing $155M 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 30273 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rex, GA, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.9M in property damage.
Yes, Rex (ZIP 30273) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $345K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 10, 2020.
Rex has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $260.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 11, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30273 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 $430.1M in property damage in the Rex, GA area (ZIP 30273). 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 →