Blue Ridge, GA (ZIP 30513) has experienced 58 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 33 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (33 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
Blue Ridge has experienced 10 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 $5.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 30, 2013.
Blue Ridge has experienced 8 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $666K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 25, 2021.
Blue Ridge has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 Dec 1, 2008.
Blue Ridge has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 14, 2007.
Blue Ridge has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Blue Ridge was EF2 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 3, 1974), causing $2.5M in damages. 4.2" Hail on May 26, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30513 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (5 events), hurricane (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Blue Ridge, GA, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, Blue Ridge (ZIP 30513) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $666K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 25, 2021.
Blue Ridge has 10 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 $5.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 30, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30513 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.9M in property damage in the Blue Ridge, GA area (ZIP 30513). 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 →