Government agency data shows 49 natural disaster events for ZIP 30457 in Soperton, GA. These include 28 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.9M. A total of 8 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Soperton is hailstorms, with 28 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $213K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 25, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 9, 2024.
Soperton has experienced 6 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $56K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 14, 2009.
Soperton has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Soperton has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 3, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Soperton was EF1 Tornado on May 11, 2008, which caused $900K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 11, 2008), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30457 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (6 events), hurricane (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Soperton, GA, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $213K in property damage.
Yes, Soperton (ZIP 30457) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $56K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 14, 2009.
Soperton has 13 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 $2.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30457 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 11, 2008. This event caused $900K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.9M in property damage in the Soperton, GA area (ZIP 30457). 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 →