Government agency data shows 27 natural disaster events for ZIP 30660 in Philomath, GA. These include 14 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.7M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Philomath is hailstorms, with 14 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. 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 $89K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 5, 2017.
Philomath has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Philomath has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 1, 2009.
Philomath has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 18, 2003.
Philomath has experienced 1 tornado on record. 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 $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 18, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Philomath was Flash Flood on Sep 16, 2004, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 22, 2000), causing $980K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30660 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (5 events), earthquake (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Philomath, GA, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $89K in property damage.
Yes, Philomath (ZIP 30660) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Philomath has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $300K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 18, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30660 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 16, 2004. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.7M in property damage in the Philomath, GA area (ZIP 30660). 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 →