ZIP code 30677, covering Watkinsville, GA, has 78 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 45 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $530.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 115 injuries.
With 45 recorded incidents (58% 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2022.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% 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 $526.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2011.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 $144.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 4, 2023.
Watkinsville 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.
Watkinsville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 1986.
The most significant disaster event on record for Watkinsville was EF2 Tornado on Mar 31, 1973, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 31, 1973), causing $250M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 28, 1973 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30677 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (12 events), blizzards (6 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Watkinsville, GA, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.5M in property damage.
Yes, Watkinsville (ZIP 30677) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $144.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 4, 2023.
Watkinsville has 14 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 $526.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30677 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 31, 1973. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $530.6M in property damage in the Watkinsville, GA area (ZIP 30677). 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 →