Federal records document 53 natural disaster events in the Butler, GA area (ZIP 31006). These include 21 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 54 injuries.
With 21 recorded incidents (40% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 24, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (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 $7.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (45%) 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 $388.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 7, 2014.
Butler has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $53K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 17, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Butler was EF3 Tornado on Mar 13, 1954, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 13, 1954), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Feb 17, 2008 also caused significant damage ($550K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31006 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (18 events), floods (11 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Butler, GA, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.5K in property damage.
Yes, Butler (ZIP 31006) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $388.3K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 7, 2014.
Butler has 18 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 $7.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31006 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 13, 1954. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.5M in property damage in the Butler, GA area (ZIP 31006). 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 →