Dry Branch, GA (ZIP 31020) has experienced 112 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 74 hailstorms, 22 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $38.7M. These events have resulted in 21 recorded deaths and 312 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 66% of all recorded events (74 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2023.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (14%) 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 $35.4M in documented property damage. 20 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 6, 2025.
Dry Branch has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $590K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 17, 2020.
Dry Branch has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 1, 2016.
Dry Branch has experienced 2 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 1, 2009.
Dry Branch has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 26, 1983.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dry Branch 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 (May 11, 2008), causing $4M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 13, 1979 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31020 has experienced 112 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (74 events), tornadoes (22 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (2 events), earthquakes (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dry Branch, GA, with 74 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.6M in property damage.
Yes, Dry Branch (ZIP 31020) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $590K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 17, 2020.
Dry Branch has 22 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 $35.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31020 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 $38.7M in property damage in the Dry Branch, GA area (ZIP 31020). 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 →