Zcta 30297, GA (ZIP 30297) has experienced 94 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 55 hailstorms, 18 floods, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $435.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 55 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (55 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $12.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 27, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (39%) 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 $668K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 10, 2020.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 $266.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 1, 2021.
Zcta 30297 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.
Zcta 30297 has experienced 4 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.
Zcta 30297 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 Zcta 30297 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. EF2 Tornado on May 11, 2008 also caused significant damage ($7.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30297 has experienced 94 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), floods (18 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 30297, GA, with 55 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.7M in property damage.
Yes, Zcta 30297 (ZIP 30297) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $668K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 10, 2020.
Zcta 30297 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 $266.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 1, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30297 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 $435.8M in property damage in the Zcta 30297, GA area (ZIP 30297). 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 →