Federal records document 115 natural disaster events in the Clarkesville, GA area (ZIP 30523). These include 62 hailstorms, 35 floods, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 16 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Clarkesville is hailstorms, with 62 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $259K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
There have been 35 recorded floods in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (11%) 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 $5.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Clarkesville has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2011.
Clarkesville has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2005.
Clarkesville has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 18, 2022.
Clarkesville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 17, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clarkesville was EF3 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 20, 2009), causing $4.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Nov 15, 1989 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30523 has experienced 115 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (62 events), floods (35 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (3 events), wildfires (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clarkesville, GA, with 62 events documented. These events have caused a combined $259K in property damage.
Yes, Clarkesville (ZIP 30523) has 35 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Clarkesville has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $8.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30523 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.9M in property damage in the Clarkesville, GA area (ZIP 30523). 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 →