Cochran, GA (ZIP 31014) has experienced 68 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 34 tornadoes, 24 hailstorms, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $157.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 38 injuries.
With 34 recorded incidents (50% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 9, 2024.
There have been 24 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2023.
Cochran 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $603K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 14, 2014.
Cochran 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.
Cochran 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.
Cochran has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Oct 10, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cochran was Frost/Freeze on Apr 7, 2007, which caused $155M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Mar 27, 2005), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31014 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (34 events), hailstorms (24 events), floods (7 events), extreme cold event (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cochran, GA, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.2M in property damage.
Yes, Cochran (ZIP 31014) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $603K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 14, 2014.
Cochran has 34 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 $2.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31014 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 $157.9M in property damage in the Cochran, GA area (ZIP 31014). 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 →