Government agency data shows 40 natural disaster events for ZIP 30291 in Union City, GA. These include 23 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $170.7M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (23 total). 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 $8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2025.
Union City has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 1, 2021.
Union City 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.
Union City has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $240K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 2, 2018.
Union City 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.
Union City has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 14, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Union City was Frost/Freeze on Apr 7, 2007, which caused $155M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jul 17, 2013), causing $3.9M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Nov 15, 1989 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30291 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), hurricane (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Union City, GA, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8M in property damage.
Yes, Union City (ZIP 30291) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $240K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 2, 2018.
Union City has 7 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 $6.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 1, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30291 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 7, 2007. This event caused $155M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $170.7M in property damage in the Union City, GA area (ZIP 30291). 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 →