Braselton, GA (ZIP 30517) has a moderate disaster history with 44 recorded events. These include 31 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.3M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Braselton is hailstorms, with 31 recorded events making up 70% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $9.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2025.
Braselton has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 1, 2009.
Braselton has experienced 5 floods 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 flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $148K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2018.
Braselton has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $775K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 26, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Braselton was 2.5" Hail on Feb 21, 2005, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was 2.5" Hail (Mar 15, 2008), causing $1M in damages. 2" Hail on Feb 21, 2005 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30517 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (5 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Braselton, GA, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.1M in property damage.
Yes, Braselton (ZIP 30517) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $148K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2018.
Braselton has 2 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 $775K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 26, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30517 was 2.5" Hail, which occurred on Feb 21, 2005. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.3M in property damage in the Braselton, GA area (ZIP 30517). 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 →