Federal records document 56 natural disaster events in the Appling, GA area (ZIP 30802). These include 26 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.2M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (26 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 3, 2019.
Appling has experienced 8 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $77.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 6, 2022.
Appling has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $210K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 5, 2020.
Appling has experienced 1 blizzard on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 26, 2004.
Appling has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 5, 1974.
The most significant disaster event on record for Appling was EF2 Tornado on Apr 10, 2009, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 7, 1998), causing $350K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30802 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzard (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Appling, GA, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Yes, Appling (ZIP 30802) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $77.1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 6, 2022.
Appling has 12 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 $1.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 3, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30802 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 10, 2009. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.2M in property damage in the Appling, GA area (ZIP 30802). 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 →