Federal records document 98 natural disaster events in the Atlanta, GA area (ZIP 30349). These include 59 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $198.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 59 injuries.
With 59 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $29.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 27, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (18%) 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 $12.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 29, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (42%) 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 $590K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 10, 2020.
Atlanta has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 1, 2009.
Atlanta has experienced 4 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 Apr 24, 2021.
Atlanta has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $155M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 7, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Atlanta was Frost/Freeze on Apr 7, 2007, which caused $155M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Mar 15, 2008), causing $5M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Jun 24, 2015 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30349 has experienced 98 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (59 events), tornadoes (17 events), floods (12 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Atlanta, GA, with 59 events documented. These events have caused a combined $29.5M in property damage.
Yes, Atlanta (ZIP 30349) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $590K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 10, 2020.
Atlanta has 17 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 $12.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 29, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30349 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 7, 2007. This event caused $155M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $198.7M in property damage in the Atlanta, GA area (ZIP 30349). 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 →