Stapleton, GA (ZIP 30823) has a moderate disaster history with 27 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.7M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (15 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $381K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 20, 2014.
Stapleton has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 5, 2013.
Stapleton has experienced 4 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 $54K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 17, 2020.
Stapleton 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 Stapleton 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 30823 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (4 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stapleton, GA, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $381K in property damage.
Yes, Stapleton (ZIP 30823) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $54K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 17, 2020.
Stapleton has 7 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 $2.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 5, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30823 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 $2.7M in property damage in the Stapleton, GA area (ZIP 30823). 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 →