East Ellijay, GA (ZIP 30539) has a moderate disaster history with 32 recorded events. These include 10 floods, 9 hailstorms, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5M. A total of 17 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for East Ellijay is floods, with 10 recorded events making up 31% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 $591K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 21, 2018.
East Ellijay has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 9, 2020.
East Ellijay has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
East Ellijay has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 8, 2024.
East Ellijay has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 14, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for East Ellijay was EF2 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 22, 2000), causing $980K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30539 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (10 events), hailstorms (9 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in East Ellijay, GA, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $591K in property damage.
Yes, East Ellijay (ZIP 30539) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $591K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 21, 2018.
East Ellijay has 6 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 $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30539 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5M in property damage in the East Ellijay, GA area (ZIP 30539). 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 →