ZIP code 30311, covering Atlanta, GA, has 84 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 45 hailstorms, 23 floods, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $302.8M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 237 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Atlanta is hailstorms, with 45 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $18.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (26%) 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 $917K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 14, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $283.4M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 30, 2016.
Atlanta has experienced 5 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Atlanta was EF3 Tornado on Mar 24, 1975, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 14, 2008), causing $25M in damages. 2.8" Hail on Mar 15, 2008 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30311 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), floods (23 events), tornadoes (11 events), and severe wind events (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Atlanta, GA, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $18.5M in property damage.
Yes, Atlanta (ZIP 30311) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $917K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 14, 2023.
Atlanta 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 $283.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 30, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30311 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 24, 1975. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $302.8M in property damage in the Atlanta, GA area (ZIP 30311). 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 →