Atlanta, GA (ZIP 30342) has experienced 95 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 48 hailstorms, 36 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $65.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 51% of all recorded events (48 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2025.
There have been 36 recorded floods in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (31%) 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 $16.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 29, 2023.
Atlanta has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $38.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has 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. 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 EF2 Tornado on Apr 8, 1998, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 8, 1998), causing $10M in damages. Flood on Sep 21, 2009 also caused significant damage ($6.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30342 has experienced 95 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), floods (36 events), tornadoes (9 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Atlanta, GA, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.8M in property damage.
Yes, Atlanta (ZIP 30342) has 36 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $16.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 29, 2023.
Atlanta has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $38.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 30, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30342 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 8, 1998. 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 $65.4M in property damage in the Atlanta, GA area (ZIP 30342). 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 →