ZIP code 30635, covering Elberton, GA, has 95 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 53 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 16 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.4M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 55 injuries.
With 53 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 8, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (31%) 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 $264.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 10, 2024.
Elberton 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.
Elberton has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2017.
Elberton 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 Elberton was EF4 Tornado on Mar 31, 1973, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 7 fatalities. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 8, 2007), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30635 has experienced 95 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (53 events), tornadoes (18 events), floods (16 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elberton, GA, with 53 events documented.
Yes, Elberton (ZIP 30635) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $264.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 10, 2024.
Elberton has 18 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 9, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30635 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 31, 1973. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 7 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.4M in property damage in the Elberton, GA area (ZIP 30635). 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 →