ZIP code 30521, covering Carnesville, GA, has 59 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 32 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 32 recorded incidents (54% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $639K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 17, 2021.
Carnesville has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $171K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Carnesville 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.
Carnesville has experienced 1 extreme cold event 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. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 8, 2007.
Carnesville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 13, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Carnesville 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 30521 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Carnesville, GA, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $639K in property damage.
Yes, Carnesville (ZIP 30521) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $171K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Carnesville has 14 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 $2.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 17, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30521 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 $4.1M in property damage in the Carnesville, GA area (ZIP 30521). 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 →