ZIP code 30329, covering Atlanta, GA, has 92 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 50 hailstorms, 33 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.7M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Atlanta is hailstorms, with 50 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
There have been 33 recorded floods in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (21%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 14, 2023.
Atlanta has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.8M 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 1.8" Hail on Apr 24, 2021, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Feb 18, 2009), causing $2.5M 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 30329 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), floods (33 events), tornadoes (7 events), and severe wind events (2 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 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.6M in property damage.
Yes, Atlanta (ZIP 30329) has 33 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 14, 2023.
Atlanta has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 30, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30329 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Apr 24, 2021. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.7M in property damage in the Atlanta, GA area (ZIP 30329). 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 →