Bonaire, GA (ZIP 31005) has experienced 53 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 32 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.2M. These events have resulted in 18 recorded deaths and 308 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (32 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 $28.6M in documented property damage. 18 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2022.
Bonaire 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 $141K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 17, 2020.
Bonaire 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 $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2005.
Bonaire has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 1, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bonaire was EF4 Tornado on Apr 30, 1953, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 18 fatalities. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 21, 1980), causing $2.5M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Oct 25, 2010 also caused significant damage ($650K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31005 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (7 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bonaire, GA, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Bonaire (ZIP 31005) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $141K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 17, 2020.
Bonaire has 12 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 $28.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31005 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 30, 1953. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 18 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30.2M in property damage in the Bonaire, GA area (ZIP 31005). 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 →