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Natural Disaster Risk β€” ZIP Code 30258

Molena, Georgia

4.2out of 10
Moderate Risk

Risk Summary for ZIP 30258

ZIP 30258 scores 4.2/10 (Moderate risk), near the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Hurricane.

Top Hazards

Hurricane Drought Tsunami

All 18 Hazard Scores

Hurricane
6.7
Drought
5.7
Tsunami
5.4
Volcanic Activity
5.1
Coastal Flooding
4.9
Earthquake
4.7
Avalanche
4.5
Extreme Heat
4.4
Hail
4.3
Lightning
4.3
Wildfire
4.2
Ice Storm
4.0
Tornado
3.8
Strong Wind
3.5
Landslide
2.4
Cold Wave
1.9
Winter Weather
1.6
Riverine Flooding
1.0

How it compares

ZIP 30258
4.2
Georgia avg.
5.2
US national avg.
4.5

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🏠 What this means for insurance

Average risk β€” standard coverage usually sufficient

This area carries average natural disaster risk. A standard homeowners or renters policy should cover common events, but review the exclusions for floods and earthquakes, which are almost never included by default.

This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 30258, Georgia

ZIP 30258 covers part of the Molena area, in the interior eastern United States. The surrounding region experiences hot, humid summers and relatively mild winters, with an active tornado and severe thunderstorm season in spring shaping the natural hazards that residents of this ZIP code face. Risk scores here are derived from FEMA data for the encompassing county.

FEMA rates ZIP 30258's composite natural disaster risk at 4.2 out of 10 β€” moderate risk. Tropical cyclones are the dominant hazard, with the area facing threats from both direct landfalling hurricanes and the outer rain bands and storm surge of systems making landfall nearby. Residents should also account for drought and tsunami risk in their preparedness planning.

ZIP 30258's risk score, slightly below the 5.2/10 state average and near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA, the highest-scoring are hurricane, drought, and tsunami. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.

ZIP 30258's moderate risk profile means that while catastrophic events are less frequent, they do occur. Standard homeowners insurance typically covers many common hazards here, but confirming that hurricane exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.

What this means for ZIP 30258: Hurricane preparedness

  • Wind damage is usually covered by homeowners insurance, but storm-surge flooding requires separate flood coverage.
  • Know your evacuation zone and route before hurricane season begins each June.
  • Keep at least a week of supplies on hand; power and water service can be disrupted for days after landfall.

Risk for the surrounding area

Local Factors for ZIP 30258

These city-level factors differentiate ZIP 30258 from other communities in Georgia County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.

Population

2,611

Small Town

Geographic Zone

Inland

Reduced coastal hazard exposure

Climate Band

Mild Temperate

Latitude 33.0Β°

Flood Terrain

Minimal β€” county topography limits flood risk

Flood score: 1.0/10

Wildfire Exposure

Lower β€” moist climate limits wildfire frequency

Fire score: 4.2/10

Coordinates

32.9928Β° N, 84.4702Β° W

Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.

Recent Climate Data for ZIP 30258

Last 12 months Β· Source: Open-Meteo archive

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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). County-level data applied to ZIP codes within each county. Scores are normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. This information is for general awareness only β€” consult official emergency management resources and a licensed insurer for property-specific advice.