Federal records document 77 natural disaster events in the Demorest, GA area (ZIP 30535). These include 35 hailstorms, 25 floods, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.2M. A total of 22 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Demorest is hailstorms, with 35 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded floods in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (12%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Demorest has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 13, 2020.
Demorest 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.
Demorest has experienced 3 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 Aug 17, 2005.
Demorest 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 8, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Demorest was EF2 Tornado on Aug 29, 2005, which caused $2.6M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Nov 15, 1989), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 4, 1989 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30535 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), floods (25 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Demorest, GA, with 35 events documented.
Yes, Demorest (ZIP 30535) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Demorest 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 13, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30535 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 29, 2005. This event caused $2.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.2M in property damage in the Demorest, GA area (ZIP 30535). 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 →