Government agency data shows 30 natural disaster events for ZIP 30516 in Bowersville, GA. These include 16 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (16 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
Bowersville has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $332.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 1993.
Bowersville has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $555K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2015.
Bowersville has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $145K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Bowersville has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 8, 2007.
Bowersville has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bowersville was Frost/Freeze on Apr 8, 2007, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 4, 2002), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30516 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bowersville, GA, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Bowersville (ZIP 30516) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $145K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Bowersville has 4 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 $332.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 1993.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30516 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 8, 2007. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.5M in property damage in the Bowersville, GA area (ZIP 30516). 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 →