ZIP code 30548, covering Hoschton, GA, has 82 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 60 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.6M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 60 recorded incidents (73% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $12.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2025.
Hoschton has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 $228K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2018.
Hoschton has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 1, 2009.
Hoschton has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 29, 2016.
Hoschton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 4, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hoschton was EF2 Tornado on Nov 30, 2010, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was 2.5" Hail (Feb 21, 2005), causing $5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Aug 17, 1985 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30548 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (60 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hoschton, GA, with 60 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.5M in property damage.
Yes, Hoschton (ZIP 30548) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $228K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2018.
Hoschton 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 $7.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 29, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30548 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 30, 2010. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22.6M in property damage in the Hoschton, GA area (ZIP 30548). 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 →