Government agency data shows 49 natural disaster events for ZIP 30572 in Suches, GA. These include 25 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.1M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 25 recorded incidents (51% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 25, 2020.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (50%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $755.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 13, 2020.
Suches has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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.
Suches has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $825K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2011.
Suches has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 14, 2007.
Suches has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Suches was Ice Storm on Jan 22, 2000, which caused $980K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 27, 2011), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30572 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), floods (14 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), hurricane (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Suches, GA, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Suches (ZIP 30572) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $755.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 13, 2020.
Suches has 4 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 $825K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30572 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 22, 2000. This event caused $980K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.1M in property damage in the Suches, GA area (ZIP 30572). 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 →