ZIP code 75551, covering Atlanta, TX, has 178 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 135 hailstorms, 28 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $7M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 76% of all recorded events (135 total). Of these, 2 (1%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
There have been 28 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (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 $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
Atlanta has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
Atlanta has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $925K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 23, 2009.
Atlanta 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2021.
Atlanta has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Atlanta was EF2 Tornado on Jun 14, 2023, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 16, 2021), causing $2M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 9, 2009 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 75551 has experienced 178 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (135 events), tornadoes (28 events), severe wind events (8 events), floods (5 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Atlanta, TX, with 135 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Atlanta (ZIP 75551) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $925K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 23, 2009.
Atlanta has 28 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 $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 14, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 75551 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 14, 2023. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7M in property damage in the Atlanta, TX area (ZIP 75551). 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 →