Federal records document 52 natural disaster events in the Atlanta, LA area (ZIP 71404). These include 30 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 3 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 33 injuries.
With 30 recorded incidents (58% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 9, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $28.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 5, 2018.
Atlanta has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 23, 2024.
Atlanta has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 27, 2011.
Atlanta has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
Atlanta has experienced 1 flood on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 7, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Atlanta was EF3 Tornado on May 19, 1983, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 22, 1953), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Nov 29, 2010 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71404 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), tornadoes (14 events), wildfires (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Atlanta, LA, with 30 events documented.
Yes, Atlanta (ZIP 71404) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 7, 2014.
Atlanta has 14 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $28.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 5, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71404 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 19, 1983. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.1M in property damage in the Atlanta, LA area (ZIP 71404). 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 →