ZIP code 30518, covering Buford, GA, has 94 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 59 hailstorms, 17 floods, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $49.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
With 59 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $17.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (41%) 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 $20.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 29, 2023.
Buford has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (56%) 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. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 9, 2011.
Buford has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 30, 2010.
Buford has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 6, 2016.
Buford has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 14, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Buford was Flood on Sep 21, 2009, which caused $12.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 21, 2009), causing $5.6M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Nov 30, 2010 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30518 has experienced 94 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (59 events), floods (17 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (2 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Buford, GA, with 59 events documented. These events have caused a combined $17.3M in property damage.
Yes, Buford (ZIP 30518) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 29, 2023.
Buford has 6 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 $6.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 30, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30518 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 21, 2009. This event caused $12.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $49.2M in property damage in the Buford, GA area (ZIP 30518). 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 →