Alston, GA (ZIP 30412) has a moderate disaster history with 12 recorded events. These include 4 floods, 3 hailstorms, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $365K.
With 4 recorded incidents (33% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Flood-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2004.
Alston has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jan 21, 2012.
Alston has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 3, 1984.
Alston has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2005.
Alston has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Alston was EF1 Tornado on May 3, 1984, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30412 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (4 events), hailstorms (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alston, GA, with 4 events documented. These events have caused a combined $40K in property damage.
Yes, Alston (ZIP 30412) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $40K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2004.
Alston has 3 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 $300K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 3, 1984.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30412 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 3, 1984. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $365K in property damage in the Alston, GA area (ZIP 30412). 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 →