Garfield, GA (ZIP 30425) has a moderate disaster history with 27 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $996K. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 17 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 3, 2022.
Garfield has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $750K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 26, 2011.
Garfield has experienced 4 floods 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 flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $151K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 7, 2024.
Garfield has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 10, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Garfield was EF1 Tornado on Mar 26, 2011, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 15, 2007), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30425 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (4 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Garfield, GA, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $80K in property damage.
Yes, Garfield (ZIP 30425) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $151K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 7, 2024.
Garfield has 5 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 $750K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 26, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30425 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 26, 2011. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $996K in property damage in the Garfield, GA area (ZIP 30425). 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 →