Atlanta, GA (ZIP 30336) has experienced 59 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 37 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $292.6M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 184 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (37 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 $281.6M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 29, 2024.
Atlanta has experienced 9 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $81K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 21, 2023.
Atlanta has experienced 1 severe wind event 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. 2.8" Hail on Mar 15, 2008 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30336 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (9 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Atlanta, GA, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.9M in property damage.
Yes, Atlanta (ZIP 30336) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $81K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 21, 2023.
Atlanta has 12 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 $281.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 29, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30336 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 $292.6M in property damage in the Atlanta, GA area (ZIP 30336). 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 →