Federal records document 93 natural disaster events in the Riverdale, GA area (ZIP 30274). These include 64 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $433.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 15 injuries.
With 64 recorded incidents (69% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (3%) 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 $19M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 27, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $257.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 1, 2021.
Riverdale has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 5 (56%) 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 $355K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 10, 2020.
Riverdale 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.
Riverdale has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 24, 2021.
Riverdale 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Riverdale 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. 3" Hail on Feb 18, 2009 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30274 has experienced 93 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (64 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Riverdale, GA, with 64 events documented. These events have caused a combined $19M in property damage.
Yes, Riverdale (ZIP 30274) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $355K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 10, 2020.
Riverdale has 11 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 $257.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 1, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30274 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 $433.3M in property damage in the Riverdale, GA area (ZIP 30274). 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 →