Federal records document 53 natural disaster events in the Colbert, GA area (ZIP 30628). These include 32 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $253.9M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (32 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2024.
Colbert has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 17, 2021.
Colbert has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $193K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 21, 2017.
Colbert has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 1, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Colbert was EF2 Tornado on Mar 31, 1973, which caused $250M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 22, 2000), causing $980K in damages. 3" Hail on Mar 15, 2008 also caused significant damage ($800K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30628 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (7 events), and blizzards (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Colbert, GA, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, Colbert (ZIP 30628) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $193K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 21, 2017.
Colbert has 8 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 $250.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 17, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30628 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 31, 1973. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $253.9M in property damage in the Colbert, GA area (ZIP 30628). 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 →