Hiawassee, GA (ZIP 30546) has a moderate disaster history with 49 recorded events. These include 31 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.2M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (31 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $455K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 24, 2025.
Hiawassee has experienced 6 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 $5.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 17, 2018.
Hiawassee has experienced 5 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $38.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 30, 2018.
Hiawassee has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2005.
Hiawassee has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 24, 1957.
Hiawassee has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 14, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hiawassee was EF3 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. 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 30546 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (4 events), earthquake (1 event), hurricane (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hiawassee, GA, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $455K in property damage.
Yes, Hiawassee (ZIP 30546) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $38.8K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 30, 2018.
Hiawassee has 6 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 $5.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 17, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30546 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 $7.2M in property damage in the Hiawassee, GA area (ZIP 30546). 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 →