Federal records document 66 natural disaster events in the Sautee Nacoochee, GA area (ZIP 30571). These include 32 hailstorms, 18 floods, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Sautee Nacoochee is hailstorms, with 32 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $940K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 25, 2023.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (17%) 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 $239.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 17, 2021.
Sautee Nacoochee 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.
Sautee Nacoochee has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 17, 2018.
Sautee Nacoochee has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 14, 2007.
Sautee Nacoochee has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 18, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sautee Nacoochee was EF3 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Nov 15, 1989), causing $2.5M 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 30571 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), floods (18 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), hurricane (1 event), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sautee Nacoochee, GA, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $940K in property damage.
Yes, Sautee Nacoochee (ZIP 30571) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $239.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 17, 2021.
Sautee Nacoochee 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 $8.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 17, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30571 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 $10.8M in property damage in the Sautee Nacoochee, GA area (ZIP 30571). 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 →