Matthews, GA (ZIP 30818) has a moderate disaster history with 16 recorded events. These include 8 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 8 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 20, 2014.
Matthews has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 10, 2009.
Matthews has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2005.
Matthews has experienced 1 flood 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 $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 17, 2020.
Matthews has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Matthews was EF1 Tornado on Mar 7, 1996, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 15, 2008), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30818 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzard (1 event), flood (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Matthews, GA, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $80K in property damage.
Yes, Matthews (ZIP 30818) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $30K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 17, 2020.
Matthews has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 10, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30818 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 7, 1996. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.8M in property damage in the Matthews, GA area (ZIP 30818). 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 →