ZIP code 30317, covering Atlanta, GA, has 65 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 37 hailstorms, 23 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $34.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 30 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Atlanta is hailstorms, with 37 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
There have been 23 recorded floods in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (35%) 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 $847K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 14, 2023.
Atlanta has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. 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 $27.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2008.
Atlanta has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 15, 1956.
The most significant disaster event on record for Atlanta was EF2 Tornado on Mar 14, 2008, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Apr 24, 2021), causing $4M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Feb 10, 1990 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30317 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), floods (23 events), tornadoes (4 events), 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 Atlanta, GA, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.5M in property damage.
Yes, Atlanta (ZIP 30317) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $847K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 14, 2023.
Atlanta has 4 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 $27.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30317 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 14, 2008. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $34.1M in property damage in the Atlanta, GA area (ZIP 30317). 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 →