Helena, GA (ZIP 31037) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 25 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Helena is hailstorms, with 25 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $260K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 12, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% 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 $194K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 23, 2020.
Helena has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $827.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 2019.
Helena has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Helena was 1.8" Hail on Apr 8, 2006, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 3, 1984), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31037 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (5 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Helena, GA, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $260K in property damage.
Yes, Helena (ZIP 31037) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $194K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 23, 2020.
Helena has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $827.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31037 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Apr 8, 2006. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Helena, GA area (ZIP 31037). 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 →