White Plains, GA (ZIP 30678) has a moderate disaster history with 24 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 31 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for White Plains is hailstorms, with 16 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2023.
White Plains has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 1, 2009.
White Plains has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. 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 $3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 13, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for White Plains was EF4 Tornado on Nov 22, 1992, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. 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 30678 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), blizzards (5 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in White Plains, GA, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $110K in property damage.
White Plains has 3 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 13, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30678 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 22, 1992. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.3M in property damage in the White Plains, GA area (ZIP 30678). 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 →