Government agency data shows 39 natural disaster events for ZIP 31012 in Chester, GA. These include 15 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $155.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
With 15 recorded incidents (38% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2020.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $427.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 9, 2024.
Chester has experienced 6 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $304K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 5, 2013.
Chester 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 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $155M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 7, 2007.
Chester has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 23, 2010.
Chester has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Oct 10, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chester was Frost/Freeze on Apr 7, 2007, which caused $155M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Mar 27, 2005), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31012 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (6 events), extreme cold event (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chester, GA, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Chester (ZIP 31012) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $304K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 5, 2013.
Chester has 15 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 $427.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31012 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 7, 2007. This event caused $155M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $155.8M in property damage in the Chester, GA area (ZIP 31012). 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 →