Young Harris, GA (ZIP 30582) has a moderate disaster history with 50 recorded events. These include 34 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.9M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 68% of all recorded events (34 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $505K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 24, 2025.
Young Harris has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $246K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 29, 2023.
Young Harris 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.
Young Harris has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 29, 1997.
Young Harris has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 14, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Young Harris was Ice Storm on Jan 22, 2000, which caused $980K in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (May 26, 2011), causing $290K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30582 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Young Harris, GA, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $505K in property damage.
Yes, Young Harris (ZIP 30582) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $246K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 29, 2023.
Young Harris has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $100K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 29, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30582 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 $1.9M in property damage in the Young Harris, GA area (ZIP 30582). 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 →