Federal records document 104 natural disaster events in the Toccoa, GA area (ZIP 30577). These include 72 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $109.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 26 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Toccoa is hailstorms, with 72 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $601K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. 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 $103.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 13, 2020.
Toccoa has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $4.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Toccoa has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 2, 2005.
Toccoa has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2005.
Toccoa has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 8, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Toccoa was EF3 Tornado on Apr 13, 2020, which caused $100M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 20, 2009), causing $4.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 5, 1989 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30577 has experienced 104 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (72 events), tornadoes (17 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Toccoa, GA, with 72 events documented. These events have caused a combined $601K in property damage.
Yes, Toccoa (ZIP 30577) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Toccoa has 17 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 $103.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 13, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30577 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 13, 2020. This event caused $100M 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 $109.9M in property damage in the Toccoa, GA area (ZIP 30577). 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 →