Government agency data shows 19 natural disaster events for ZIP 30820 in Mitchell, GA. These include 9 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (9 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $141K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 24, 2012.
Mitchell 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 $900K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 12, 2023.
Mitchell has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $16K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 17, 2020.
Mitchell 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mitchell was EF3 Tornado on Feb 18, 2009, which caused $500K in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 5, 2013), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30820 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mitchell, GA, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $141K in property damage.
Yes, Mitchell (ZIP 30820) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $16K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 17, 2020.
Mitchell 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 $900K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30820 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 18, 2009. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2M in property damage in the Mitchell, GA area (ZIP 30820). 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 →