ZIP code 30512, covering Blairsville, GA, has 86 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 48 hailstorms, 24 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.7M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 28 injuries.
With 48 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 25, 2020.
There have been 24 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (50%) 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 $722.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 29, 2023.
Blairsville has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $26.5M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 17, 2018.
Blairsville has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2005.
Blairsville has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 14, 2007.
Blairsville 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 May 8, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Blairsville was EF4 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 22, 2000), causing $980K in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30512 has experienced 86 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), floods (24 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (4 events), hurricane (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Blairsville, GA, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.4M in property damage.
Yes, Blairsville (ZIP 30512) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $722.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 29, 2023.
Blairsville has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $26.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 17, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30512 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.7M in property damage in the Blairsville, GA area (ZIP 30512). 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 →