ZIP code 30830, covering Waynesboro, GA, has 67 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 34 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 37 injuries.
With 34 recorded incidents (51% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $92K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 16, 2022.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (11%) 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 $9.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 13, 2020.
Waynesboro has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 3 (30%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $380.9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
Waynesboro has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $750K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 4, 2023.
Waynesboro has experienced 1 blizzard on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2014.
Waynesboro has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 11, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waynesboro was EF3 Tornado on Apr 10, 2009, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Oct 1, 1989), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jan 13, 1972 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30830 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), tornadoes (18 events), floods (10 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waynesboro, GA, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $92K in property damage.
Yes, Waynesboro (ZIP 30830) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $380.9K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
Waynesboro has 18 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 $9.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 13, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30830 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 10, 2009. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.5M in property damage in the Waynesboro, GA area (ZIP 30830). 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 →