Government agency data shows 26 natural disaster events for ZIP 30598 in Toccoa Falls, GA. These include 13 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.5M. A total of 21 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Toccoa Falls is hailstorms, with 13 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
Toccoa Falls has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 5, 1989.
Toccoa Falls 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 Falls has experienced 2 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $4.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 20, 2009.
Toccoa Falls has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 13, 2002.
Toccoa Falls 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 Falls was Flash Flood on Sep 20, 2009, which caused $4.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 5, 1989), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30598 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Toccoa Falls, GA, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Toccoa Falls (ZIP 30598) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 20, 2009.
Toccoa Falls has 6 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 5, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30598 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 20, 2009. This event caused $4.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.5M in property damage in the Toccoa Falls, GA area (ZIP 30598). 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 →