Gainesville, GA (ZIP 30501) has experienced 78 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 47 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.1M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 137 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (47 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $20.1M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 2, 2025.
Gainesville has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (75%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 1, 2009.
Gainesville has experienced 8 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 $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 20, 2021.
Gainesville has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 14, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gainesville was EF3 Tornado on Mar 20, 1998, which caused $15M in property damage and was linked to 10 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Dec 13, 1973), causing $2.5M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Jun 22, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30501 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (47 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (8 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gainesville, GA, with 47 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Gainesville (ZIP 30501) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $135K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 20, 2021.
Gainesville has 14 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 $20.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30501 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 20, 1998. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It resulted in 10 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23.1M in property damage in the Gainesville, GA area (ZIP 30501). 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 →