ZIP code 30566, covering Oakwood, GA, has 57 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 39 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.1M. A total of 40 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 39 recorded incidents (68% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2025.
Oakwood has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 1, 2009.
Oakwood has experienced 4 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 $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2018.
Oakwood 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 26, 2008.
Oakwood has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 14, 2007.
Oakwood has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 6, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oakwood was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Apr 6, 2016, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Dec 13, 1973), causing $2.5M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Mar 26, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30566 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), hurricane (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oakwood, GA, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.8M in property damage.
Yes, Oakwood (ZIP 30566) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $75K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2018.
Oakwood has 4 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 $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 26, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30566 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Apr 6, 2016. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.1M in property damage in the Oakwood, GA area (ZIP 30566). 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 →