Bishop, GA (ZIP 30621) has a moderate disaster history with 44 recorded events. These include 22 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $552.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 115 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bishop is hailstorms, with 22 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2022.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $551M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 8, 2010.
Bishop 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.
Bishop has experienced 4 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 17, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bishop was EF2 Tornado on Mar 31, 1973, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 31, 1973), causing $250M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 28, 1973 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30621 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (6 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bishop, GA, with 22 events documented.
Yes, Bishop (ZIP 30621) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $23K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 17, 2016.
Bishop has 12 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 $551M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 8, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30621 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 31, 1973. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $552.2M in property damage in the Bishop, GA area (ZIP 30621). 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 →