ZIP code 30662, covering Royston, GA, has 60 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 31 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 33 injuries.
With 31 recorded incidents (52% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 8, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $392.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 10, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 16, 2004.
Royston 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 $555K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2015.
Royston has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 5, 2013.
Royston 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 Royston was EF2 Tornado on Sep 16, 2004, which caused $1.1M in property damage. 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 30662 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Royston, GA, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Royston (ZIP 30662) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $392.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 10, 2024.
Royston has 11 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 $2.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 16, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30662 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 16, 2004. This event caused $1.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4M in property damage in the Royston, GA area (ZIP 30662). 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 →