Federal records document 127 natural disaster events in the Ringgold, GA area (ZIP 30736). These include 64 hailstorms, 32 floods, and 18 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $85M. These events have resulted in 23 recorded deaths and 353 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (64 total). 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 $295K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 32 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 19 (59%) 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 $13M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (22%) 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 $70.1M in documented property damage. 22 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
Ringgold has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 9, 2011.
Ringgold has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 15, 1993.
Ringgold has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 14, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ringgold was EF4 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 8 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 27, 2011), causing $23M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011 also caused significant damage ($20M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30736 has experienced 127 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (64 events), floods (32 events), tornadoes (18 events), blizzards (6 events), earthquakes (4 events), hurricane (1 event), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ringgold, GA, with 64 events documented. These events have caused a combined $295K in property damage.
Yes, Ringgold (ZIP 30736) has 32 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 12, 2025.
Ringgold 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 $70.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 12, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30736 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 $85M in property damage in the Ringgold, GA area (ZIP 30736). 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 →