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30510 Alto, GA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Alto, GA (30510)

Alto, GA (ZIP 30510) has experienced 64 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 34 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.8M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (34 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2025.

🌊 Floods

Alto has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $152K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 17, 2021.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Alto has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 13, 2020.

❄️ Blizzards

Alto has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (78%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 1, 2009.

💨 Severe wind events

Alto has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 2, 2005.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Alto was EF2 Tornado on Aug 29, 2005, which caused $2.6M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 4, 1989), causing $2.5M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Mar 21, 2017 also caused significant damage ($1.8M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Alto, GA (30510)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30510 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (9 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 30510?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alto, GA, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.3M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 30510 (Alto) prone to flooding?

Yes, Alto (ZIP 30510) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $152K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 17, 2021.

Has Alto (30510) ever been hit by a tornado?

Alto has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $6.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 13, 2020.

What was the worst natural disaster in Alto, GA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30510 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 29, 2005. This event caused $2.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 30510?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.8M in property damage in the Alto, GA area (ZIP 30510). 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 →

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