Lookout Mountain, GA (ZIP 30750) has experienced 69 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 30 hailstorms, 21 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $65.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 73 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lookout Mountain is hailstorms, with 30 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $346K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 27, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (67%) 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 Jun 3, 2021.
Lookout Mountain has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $51.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2011.
Lookout Mountain has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 29, 2010.
Lookout Mountain has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 21, 2001.
Lookout Mountain has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 14, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lookout Mountain was EF3 Tornado on Mar 29, 1997, which caused $45M in property damage. 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 30750 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), floods (21 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (7 events), earthquake (1 event), hurricane (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lookout Mountain, GA, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $346K in property damage.
Yes, Lookout Mountain (ZIP 30750) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2021.
Lookout Mountain has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $51.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30750 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 29, 1997. This event caused $45M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $65.5M in property damage in the Lookout Mountain, GA area (ZIP 30750). 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 →