Atlanta, GA (ZIP 30318) has experienced 121 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 64 hailstorms, 41 floods, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $319.1M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 476 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (64 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $9.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2025.
There have been 41 recorded floods in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (20%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 14, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $308.1M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 30, 2016.
Atlanta has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 1985.
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. EF2 Tornado on Apr 8, 1998 also caused significant damage ($15M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30318 has experienced 121 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (64 events), floods (41 events), tornadoes (14 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Atlanta, GA, with 64 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.9M in property damage.
Yes, Atlanta (ZIP 30318) has 41 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 14, 2023.
Atlanta has 14 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 $308.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 30, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30318 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 $319.1M in property damage in the Atlanta, GA area (ZIP 30318). 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 →