Government agency data shows 26 natural disaster events for ZIP 30426 in Girard, GA. These include 12 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (12 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $62K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 20, 2018.
Girard has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 10, 2009.
Girard has experienced 4 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 $89K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 10, 2011.
Girard has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $240K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 30, 2023.
Girard has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 27, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Girard was EF2 Tornado on Oct 1, 1989, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 15, 2008), causing $2.3M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 10, 2009 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30426 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Girard, GA, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $62K in property damage.
Yes, Girard (ZIP 30426) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $240K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 30, 2023.
Girard has 6 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 $6.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 10, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30426 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 1, 1989. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.6M in property damage in the Girard, GA area (ZIP 30426). 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 →