ZIP code 30326, covering Atlanta, GA, has 66 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 31 hailstorms, 29 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.7M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Atlanta is hailstorms, with 31 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $8.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
There have been 29 recorded floods in this area, representing 44% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (17%) 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 $786K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 29, 2023.
Atlanta has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $13M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 30, 2016.
Atlanta has experienced 2 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 Jan 4, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Atlanta was EF1 Tornado on Apr 8, 1998, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Apr 15, 2011), causing $4.3M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Feb 18, 2009 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30326 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), floods (29 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Atlanta, GA, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.8M in property damage.
Yes, Atlanta (ZIP 30326) has 29 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $786K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 29, 2023.
Atlanta has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $13M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 30, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30326 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 8, 1998. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22.7M in property damage in the Atlanta, GA area (ZIP 30326). 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 →