Federal records document 77 natural disaster events in the Fort Oglethorpe, GA area (ZIP 30742). These include 39 hailstorms, 18 floods, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $41M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 53 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 51% of all recorded events (39 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 $145K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 27, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (72%) 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 $12.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% 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 tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.1M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
Fort Oglethorpe 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.
Fort Oglethorpe has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 14, 2007.
Fort Oglethorpe has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 26, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fort Oglethorpe 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. Flash Flood on Aug 12, 2025 also caused significant damage ($1.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30742 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), floods (18 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (6 events), hurricane (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Oglethorpe, GA, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $145K in property damage.
Yes, Fort Oglethorpe (ZIP 30742) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 12, 2025.
Fort Oglethorpe has 12 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 $27.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 12, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30742 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 $41M in property damage in the Fort Oglethorpe, GA area (ZIP 30742). 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 →