Forsyth, GA (ZIP 31029) has experienced 65 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 36 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.6M. A total of 12 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (36 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 16, 2022.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. 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 $18.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 1, 2021.
Forsyth has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $595K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 17, 2020.
Forsyth has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $184.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 1, 2009.
Forsyth has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2018.
Forsyth has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 2, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Forsyth was EF3 Tornado on Apr 13, 2020, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 28, 2011), causing $5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Nov 22, 1992 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31029 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), wildfires (2 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Forsyth, GA, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.6M in property damage.
Yes, Forsyth (ZIP 31029) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $595K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 17, 2020.
Forsyth has 13 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 $18.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 1, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31029 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 13, 2020. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23.6M in property damage in the Forsyth, GA area (ZIP 31029). 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 →