Federal records document 117 natural disaster events in the Dalton, GA area (ZIP 30721). These include 62 hailstorms, 28 floods, and 18 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.8M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 82 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (62 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 28 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (32%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (17%) 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 $7.7M in documented property damage. 11 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
Dalton has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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.
Dalton has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 23, 2008.
Dalton has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 14, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dalton was EF4 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 3, 1974), causing $2.5M in damages. 2.8" Hail on Apr 4, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30721 has experienced 117 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (62 events), floods (28 events), tornadoes (18 events), blizzards (4 events), earthquakes (3 events), hurricane (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dalton, GA, with 62 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.5M in property damage.
Yes, Dalton (ZIP 30721) has 28 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
Dalton 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 $7.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 12, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30721 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.8M in property damage in the Dalton, GA area (ZIP 30721). 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 →