Government agency data shows 27 natural disaster events for ZIP 30477 in Wadley, GA. These include 13 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 25 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (13 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 3, 2021.
Wadley has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $5.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 11, 2008.
Wadley has experienced 4 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 $77K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
Wadley 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 $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2005.
Wadley has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Wadley has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 11, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wadley was EF3 Tornado on Jan 13, 1972, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jan 13, 1972), causing $2.5M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Jan 2, 2006 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30477 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (4 events), blizzard (1 event), hurricane (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wadley, GA, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, Wadley (ZIP 30477) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $77K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
Wadley has 7 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 $5.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 11, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30477 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jan 13, 1972. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8M in property damage in the Wadley, GA area (ZIP 30477). 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 →