Federal records document 107 natural disaster events in the Augusta, GA area (ZIP 30904). These include 51 hailstorms, 36 floods, and 13 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (51 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
There have been 36 recorded floods in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (25%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 29, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $504K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2019.
Augusta has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2008.
Augusta has experienced 1 blizzard on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 26, 2004.
Augusta has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 20, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Augusta was EF1 Tornado on May 8, 1978, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 3, 2013), causing $340K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 30904 has experienced 107 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (51 events), floods (36 events), severe wind events (13 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzard (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Augusta, GA, with 51 events documented. These events have caused a combined $45K in property damage.
Yes, Augusta (ZIP 30904) has 36 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 29, 2023.
Augusta 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 30904 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 8, 1978. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5M in property damage in the Augusta, GA area (ZIP 30904). 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 →