Government agency data shows 32 natural disaster events for ZIP 31001 in Abbeville, GA. These include 17 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $923K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Abbeville is hailstorms, with 17 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 12, 2020.
Abbeville has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $158K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 12, 2020.
Abbeville has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $555K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 12, 2023.
Abbeville has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Oct 10, 2018.
Abbeville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Abbeville was EF2 Tornado on Nov 8, 1989, which caused $250K in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 16, 1983), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31001 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), hurricane (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Abbeville, GA, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $135K in property damage.
Yes, Abbeville (ZIP 31001) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $158K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 12, 2020.
Abbeville has 6 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 $555K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31001 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 8, 1989. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $923K in property damage in the Abbeville, GA area (ZIP 31001). 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 →