Federal records document 68 natural disaster events in the Monroe, GA area (ZIP 30655). These include 44 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $283.2M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (44 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 $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
There have been 13 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $276.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 1, 2018.
Monroe 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.
Monroe has experienced 4 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $280K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 17, 2020.
Monroe has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Monroe was EF2 Tornado on Mar 31, 1973, which caused $250M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 28, 1973), causing $25M in damages. 3" Hail on Feb 18, 2009 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30655 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Monroe, GA, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.5M in property damage.
Yes, Monroe (ZIP 30655) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $280K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 17, 2020.
Monroe has 13 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 $276.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 1, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30655 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 $283.2M in property damage in the Monroe, GA area (ZIP 30655). 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 →