ZIP code 30620, covering Bethlehem, GA, has 59 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 39 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.9M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 39 recorded incidents (66% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 21, 2018.
Bethlehem has experienced 8 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $90K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 31, 2010.
Bethlehem has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 1, 2009.
Bethlehem has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. 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 $25.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 10, 1990.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bethlehem was EF3 Tornado on May 28, 1973, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 2" Hail (Feb 21, 2005), causing $1M 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 30620 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (6 events), and tornadoes (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bethlehem, GA, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4M in property damage.
Yes, Bethlehem (ZIP 30620) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $90K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 31, 2010.
Bethlehem 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 $25.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 10, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30620 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 28, 1973. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30.9M in property damage in the Bethlehem, GA area (ZIP 30620). 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 →