Sardis, GA (ZIP 30456) has a moderate disaster history with 19 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 3 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $582K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (10 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 20, 2018.
Sardis 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 $265K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
Sardis has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $317K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 22, 2003.
Sardis has experienced 1 blizzard on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2014.
Sardis has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 11, 2007.
Sardis 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 Sardis was EF2 Tornado on Feb 22, 2003, which caused $312K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 6, 2024), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30456 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sardis, GA, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Sardis (ZIP 30456) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $265K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
Sardis 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 $317K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 22, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30456 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 22, 2003. This event caused $312K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $582K in property damage in the Sardis, GA area (ZIP 30456). 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 →