Hill City, GA (ZIP 30735) has experienced 59 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 34 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.7M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 73 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hill City is hailstorms, with 34 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 17, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% 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 $181K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 29, 2023.
Hill City has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $8M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 2025.
Hill City has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 7, 2010.
Hill City has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 14, 2007.
Hill City has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $11.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 1, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hill City was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 1, 2002, which caused $11.7M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 3, 1974), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30735 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (5 events), hurricane (1 event), 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 Hill City, GA, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.7M in property damage.
Yes, Hill City (ZIP 30735) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $181K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 29, 2023.
Hill City has 6 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 $8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30735 was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 1, 2002. This event caused $11.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23.7M in property damage in the Hill City, GA area (ZIP 30735). 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 →