ZIP code 30506, covering Gainesville, GA, has 156 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 94 hailstorms, 25 floods, and 25 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $60.1M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 150 injuries.
With 94 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $12.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (32%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $20.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 20, 2021.
There have been 25 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (8%) 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 $22M 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 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
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 Flood (Sep 21, 2009), causing $12.5M in damages. Flood on Sep 21, 2009 also caused significant damage ($5.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30506 has experienced 156 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (94 events), floods (25 events), tornadoes (25 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (3 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 94 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.1M in property damage.
Yes, Gainesville (ZIP 30506) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 20, 2021.
Gainesville has 25 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 $22M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30506 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 $60.1M in property damage in the Gainesville, GA area (ZIP 30506). 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 →