ZIP code 30815, covering Hephzibah, GA, has 65 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 39 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.6M. A total of 27 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 39 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 2, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 $340.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2023.
Hephzibah has experienced 7 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 2015.
Hephzibah has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 4, 2023.
Hephzibah has experienced 1 blizzard on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 26, 2004.
Hephzibah has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 20, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hephzibah was EF3 Tornado on Apr 10, 2009, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Mar 7, 1996), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30815 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzard (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hephzibah, GA, with 39 events documented.
Yes, Hephzibah (ZIP 30815) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $340.6K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2023.
Hephzibah has 7 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 $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30815 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 10, 2009. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.6M in property damage in the Hephzibah, GA area (ZIP 30815). 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 →