ZIP code 30545, covering Helen, GA, has 64 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 33 hailstorms, 17 floods, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.5M.
With 33 recorded incidents (52% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 15, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (24%) 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 $235K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 17, 2021.
Helen has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2005.
Helen has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $625K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 17, 2018.
Helen has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 14, 2007.
Helen has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 18, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Helen was Ice Storm on Jan 22, 2000, which caused $980K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 17, 2018), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30545 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), floods (17 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (4 events), hurricane (1 event), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Helen, GA, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, Helen (ZIP 30545) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $235K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 17, 2021.
Helen has 4 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 $625K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 17, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30545 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 22, 2000. This event caused $980K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.5M in property damage in the Helen, GA area (ZIP 30545). 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 →