Mc Caysville, GA (ZIP 30555) has a moderate disaster history with 25 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.3M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (15 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
Mc Caysville has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 Dec 1, 2008.
Mc Caysville has experienced 4 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 7, 1998.
Mc Caysville has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 14, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mc Caysville was EF4 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 4.2" Hail (May 26, 2011), causing $1.3M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 22, 2000 also caused significant damage ($980K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30555 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mc Caysville, GA, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.4M in property damage.
Mc Caysville has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 7, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30555 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.3M in property damage in the Mc Caysville, GA area (ZIP 30555). 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 →