Federal records document 68 natural disaster events in the Eatonton, GA area (ZIP 31024). These include 38 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.5M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 89 injuries.
With 38 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $124K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 6, 2021.
Eatonton has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $29.6M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 13, 2020.
Eatonton has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $180K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 17, 2018.
Eatonton has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $465K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 6, 2015.
Eatonton has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 4, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Eatonton was EF4 Tornado on Nov 22, 1992, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Nov 22, 1992), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 28, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31024 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Eatonton, GA, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Eatonton (ZIP 31024) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $124K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 6, 2021.
Eatonton has 9 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 $29.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 13, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31024 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 22, 1992. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $31.5M in property damage in the Eatonton, GA area (ZIP 31024). 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 →