Vidalia, GA (ZIP 30474) has experienced 52 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 23 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.6M. A total of 13 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (23 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $341.7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 25, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (12%) 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 $3.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 9, 2024.
Vidalia has experienced 9 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 $324K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2013.
Vidalia has experienced 1 blizzard 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 $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2005.
Vidalia has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 27, 1976.
Vidalia has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Vidalia was EF1 Tornado on May 3, 1984, which caused $2.5M 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 30474 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (17 events), floods (9 events), blizzard (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vidalia, GA, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $341.7K in property damage.
Yes, Vidalia (ZIP 30474) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $324K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2013.
Vidalia has 17 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 $3.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30474 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 3, 1984. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.6M in property damage in the Vidalia, GA area (ZIP 30474). 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 →