ZIP code 30824, covering Thomson, GA, has 52 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 31 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4M. A total of 21 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 31 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 11, 2018.
Thomson has experienced 9 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 12, 2023.
Thomson has experienced 8 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $61.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 6, 2022.
Thomson has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 5, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Thomson was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Apr 22, 1997, which caused $2.8M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 1, 2007), causing $700K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30824 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (8 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Thomson, GA, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $65K in property damage.
Yes, Thomson (ZIP 30824) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $61.2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 6, 2022.
Thomson has 9 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 $1.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30824 was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Apr 22, 1997. This event caused $2.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4M in property damage in the Thomson, GA area (ZIP 30824). 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 →