Federal records document 119 natural disaster events in the Fort Valley, GA area (ZIP 31030). These include 72 hailstorms, 30 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $47.8M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 102 injuries.
With 72 recorded incidents (61% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 24, 2025.
There have been 30 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (17%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $44.8M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 3, 2019.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 17, 2020.
Fort Valley has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $44K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 25, 2015.
Fort Valley 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 1, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fort Valley was EF3 Tornado on Feb 18, 1975, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Aug 29, 2005), causing $4.4M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Mar 21, 1980 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31030 has experienced 119 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (72 events), tornadoes (30 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (4 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Valley, GA, with 72 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.7M in property damage.
Yes, Fort Valley (ZIP 31030) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $225K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 17, 2020.
Fort Valley has 30 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 $44.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 3, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31030 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 18, 1975. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $47.8M in property damage in the Fort Valley, GA area (ZIP 31030). 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 →