Carlton, GA (ZIP 30627) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 22 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Carlton is hailstorms, with 15 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $44K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 5, 2017.
Carlton has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $775K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2008.
Carlton has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $288.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 30, 2015.
Carlton has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (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 $530K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2015.
Carlton 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.
Carlton has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Carlton was Frost/Freeze on Apr 8, 2007, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 4, 2002), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30627 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Carlton, GA, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $44K in property damage.
Yes, Carlton (ZIP 30627) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $288.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 30, 2015.
Carlton has 7 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 $775K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30627 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 8, 2007. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.1M in property damage in the Carlton, GA area (ZIP 30627). 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 →