ZIP code 30533, covering Dahlonega, GA, has 111 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 54 hailstorms, 26 floods, and 17 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.3M. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 118 injuries.
With 54 recorded incidents (49% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $4.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 3, 2023.
There have been 26 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (31%) 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 $499.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 20, 2021.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (18%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.6M in documented property damage. 11 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 3, 2017.
Dahlonega has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (30%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2015.
Dahlonega has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $650K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
Dahlonega has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 14, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dahlonega was EF3 Tornado on Mar 20, 1998, which caused $15M in property damage and was linked to 10 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Aug 29, 2005), causing $3M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Nov 22, 1992 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30533 has experienced 111 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), floods (26 events), tornadoes (17 events), blizzards (10 events), severe wind events (3 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dahlonega, GA, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.4M in property damage.
Yes, Dahlonega (ZIP 30533) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $499.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 20, 2021.
Dahlonega has 17 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 3, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30533 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 20, 1998. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It resulted in 10 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $32.3M in property damage in the Dahlonega, GA area (ZIP 30533). 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 →