Federal records document 63 natural disaster events in the Lincolnton, GA area (ZIP 30817). These include 30 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2M. A total of 17 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (30 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 26, 2021.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
Lincolnton has experienced 9 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 $72.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 6, 2022.
Lincolnton has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
Lincolnton has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 3, 1974.
Lincolnton has experienced 1 blizzard on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 26, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lincolnton was EF2 Tornado on May 7, 1998, which caused $350K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 7, 1998), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30817 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (9 events), severe wind events (7 events), earthquakes (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lincolnton, GA, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Yes, Lincolnton (ZIP 30817) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $72.3K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 6, 2022.
Lincolnton has 13 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 $1.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 9, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30817 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 7, 1998. This event caused $350K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2M in property damage in the Lincolnton, GA area (ZIP 30817). 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 →