Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 31025 in Elko, GA. These include 21 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 15 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Elko is hailstorms, with 21 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $548K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 10, 2024.
Elko has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 23, 2014.
Elko has experienced 8 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $61K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2013.
Elko has experienced 1 blizzard 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 $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2005.
Elko has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 5, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elko was EF3 Tornado on Mar 31, 1961, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Mar 19, 2018), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31025 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (8 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elko, GA, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $548K in property damage.
Yes, Elko (ZIP 31025) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $61K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2013.
Elko has 10 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 $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 23, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31025 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 31, 1961. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.3M in property damage in the Elko, GA area (ZIP 31025). 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 →