Federal records document 54 natural disaster events in the Canon, GA area (ZIP 30520). These include 31 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Canon is hailstorms, with 31 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
Canon has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 16, 2004.
Canon has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Canon 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.
Canon 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.
Canon has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 13, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Canon was EF2 Tornado on Sep 16, 2004, which caused $1.1M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 8, 2007), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30520 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Canon, GA, with 31 events documented.
Yes, Canon (ZIP 30520) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $225K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Canon has 9 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 $1.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 16, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30520 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 16, 2004. This event caused $1.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.3M in property damage in the Canon, GA area (ZIP 30520). 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 →