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30420 Cobbtown, GA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Cobbtown, GA (30420)

Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 30420 in Cobbtown, GA. These include 22 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (22 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 25, 2023.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Cobbtown has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 11, 2008.

🌊 Floods

Cobbtown has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $162.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 11, 2025.

❄️ Blizzards

Cobbtown has experienced 2 blizzards 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 $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 10, 2011.

🌍 Earthquakes

Cobbtown has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 13, 2003.

💨 Severe wind events

Cobbtown has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 30, 2025.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Cobbtown was EF3 Tornado on May 11, 2008, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 15, 1999), causing $250K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Cobbtown, GA (30420)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30420 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 30420?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cobbtown, GA, with 22 events documented.

Is ZIP code 30420 (Cobbtown) prone to flooding?

Yes, Cobbtown (ZIP 30420) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $162.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 11, 2025.

Has Cobbtown (30420) ever been hit by a tornado?

Cobbtown has 7 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 $1.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 11, 2008.

What was the worst natural disaster in Cobbtown, GA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30420 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 11, 2008. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 30420?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2M in property damage in the Cobbtown, GA area (ZIP 30420). 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 →

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