Government agency data shows 35 natural disaster events for ZIP 31735 in Cobb, GA. These include 16 tornadoes, 8 hailstorms, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 59 injuries.
With 16 recorded incidents (46% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (19%) 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 $12.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 3, 2024.
Cobb has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $212K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
Cobb has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 14, 2009.
Cobb has experienced 2 hurricanes on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Oct 10, 2018.
Cobb 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2005.
Cobb has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 16, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cobb was EF3 Tornado on Apr 15, 1999, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 2, 2009), causing $1.2M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 10, 2009 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31735 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (16 events), hailstorms (8 events), floods (7 events), hurricanes (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cobb, GA, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.8M in property damage.
Yes, Cobb (ZIP 31735) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 14, 2009.
Cobb has 16 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 $12.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 3, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31735 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 15, 1999. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.3M in property damage in the Cobb, GA area (ZIP 31735). 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 →