Gainesville, GA (ZIP 30507) has experienced 101 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 64 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.8M. A total of 40 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (64 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (20%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $293K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 10, 2020.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.4M in documented property damage. 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 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 14, 2007.
Gainesville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 6, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gainesville was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Apr 6, 2016, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Dec 13, 1973), causing $2.5M in damages. 2.5" Hail on Mar 15, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30507 has experienced 101 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (64 events), floods (15 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (8 events), hurricane (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gainesville, GA, with 64 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.7M in property damage.
Yes, Gainesville (ZIP 30507) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $293K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 10, 2020.
Gainesville has 12 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 $4.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30507 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Apr 6, 2016. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.8M in property damage in the Gainesville, GA area (ZIP 30507). 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 →