ZIP code 30707, covering Chickamauga, GA, has 113 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 59 hailstorms, 25 floods, and 18 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $48.4M. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 80 injuries.
With 59 recorded incidents (52% 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 $700K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 27, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (60%) 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 $12.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 25, 2021.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (11%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $34.3M in documented property damage. 11 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
Chickamauga 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 Jan 28, 2005.
Chickamauga has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 21, 2001.
Chickamauga has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 26, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chickamauga was EF4 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 8 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Sep 21, 2009), causing $5.8M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30707 has experienced 113 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (59 events), floods (25 events), tornadoes (18 events), blizzards (5 events), earthquakes (2 events), wildfires (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chickamauga, GA, with 59 events documented. These events have caused a combined $700K in property damage.
Yes, Chickamauga (ZIP 30707) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 25, 2021.
Chickamauga has 18 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 $34.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 12, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30707 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 8 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $48.4M in property damage in the Chickamauga, GA area (ZIP 30707). 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 →